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News & Updates
Black Magic or Creative Freedom? The Mystery of Halime’s Age in Kuruluş: Osman
The popular Turkish historical drama Kuruluş: Osman has captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping portrayal of the rise of the…
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Islamic History
Gülbahar Hatun: Mother of Sultan Bayezid II and Wife of Mehmed the Conqueror
Emine Gülbahar Mükrime Hatun (Ottoman Turkish: گل بھار مکرمه خاتون), meaning “spring rose” and “hospitable,” was a significant figure in…
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Art & Culture
World Turkish Coffee Day: How Turkish coffee unites cultures
Turkish coffee, with its captivating aroma filling homes, offices, cafes and streets, is an integral part of Turkish traditions. It…
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Who is Balian in Saladin Ayyubi, the Conqueror of Jerusalem?
The character Ibenli Balian, portrayed by the talented Ozan Dolunay in the Saladin Ayyubi: The Conqueror of Jerusalem series, has…
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Islamic History
Balian of Ibelin: A Crusader Noble and Defender of Jerusalem
Balian of Ibelin (1143-1193) was a prominent Crusader noble, a vassal of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and one of its…
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