Saksagan
Bargains During Ramazan A Unique Bazaar Experience
In some parts of the bazaars in Constantinople (now Istanbul), you will find many second-hand dealers. These shops become especially important during Ramazan, the...
General Grant’s Lasting Legacy and the Hidden World of the Ottoman Harem
A Global Icon's Enduring Influence
General Ulysses S. Grant's famous tour around the world after his presidency created an extraordinary and lasting impression on leaders...
Two Sides of a Controversial Sultan
Religious Devotion and Political Violence
The Missionaries' Harsh Judgment
Christian missionaries working in the Ottoman Empire held extremely negative views of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. These...
The Insider’s Revenge
How a Minister's Son Exposed the Sultan
A Family Legacy of Power and Influence
Gorges Dorys, the author who dared to expose the Sultan's private life,...
The Secret Annex to the Treaty
The secret part of the treaty explains how the land gained from Turkey in Europe should be managed. It talks about all the territory...
The Need to Reject the Treaty of Bucharest
If honor is to be restored in the Balkans, the Treaty of Bucharest must be rejected. This treaty broke two important agreements and is...
The Balkans for the People of the Balkans
Even the Times newspaper in November 1912 agreed with Gladstone’s idea: "The Balkans for the people of the Balkans." Until then, Russia never believed...
Bill Crouse Gains National Attention
After his presentation, Bill Crouse was interviewed by Turkish national television. His paper is also being translated into Turkish so more people in Turkey...
Short but Well-Organized Talks
Each presentation at the conference lasted 15 minutes. I was surprised—but impressed—that the moderators kept everything right on schedule! Most of the talks were...
Another Mountain for Noah’s Ark
At a recent conference, I heard about a new place where some people believe Noah’s Ark may have landed. It’s a mountain called Mount...
