Iraq wants to diversify its economy away from oil and toward tourism. Although Western travelers have made headlines in ...

Teaching world history often feels like trying to pour the ocean into a teacup. Its vast scope and complexity can overwhelm both students and educators, reducing the subject to a fragmented parade of ...

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 spa building was a ruin when purchased in 2010 by the Marmara Group, a private real estate investment firm headquartered ...

Her book covers bathing cultures from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, to modern Korea and the Ottoman Empire.

During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...

Historically, pastry-making in Trkiye has been passed down through apprenticeships and family-run businesses. However, this informal approach has often left aspiring bakers without access to ...

I really like writing books where historical human dramas are the center of attention, and that is something I continue to ...

The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...

We can't wait to celebrate with you at our annual Cultural Festival 3-9 March 2025 on our Exeter Campuses. Cornwall Campus events can be viewed here. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of ...