Excavations of an ancient Byzantine shipwreck off the coast of Fournoi near Samos, Greece are bringing new finds onto the surface.

This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...

This talk examines the social history of oriental carpets, particularly the production and circulation of carpets by Armenians in the Ottoman Empire and beyond. It discusses the central role of mass ...

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be ...

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A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far ... excavations to unearth the history. “We’re not saying that this ...

In a world dominated by sultans, it was the women of the Ottoman Empire who truly held power behind the throne. 👑🔥 This International Women's Day, we explore the Sultanate of Women—a fascinating era ...

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds. By Kaitlyn McInnis , Contributor.

Our legal language is packed with Latinate homage. OK! We get it! Ancient Rome dominates The Culture and the political realm. But why? There are few answers in The Neverending Empire: The Infinite ...

Greece also has a history of hammams from the Ottoman era, found in cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. Budapest is famous for its baths. Pictured here is Szechenyi Thermal Baths. Hungary is known as ...