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HISTORY

Mehmed the Conqueror (Ottoman Sultan) Facts

17 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

We can say that Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror has a special place in Ottoman History, even more than Suleiman the Magnificent. Because Mehmed II's reforms enabled the Ottoman Principality to transform into a multinational empire in the coming decades. Mehmed was an extraordinary person embodying the ideals of a Renaissance prince and imperial passion, both of which made him a … [Read more...] about Mehmed the Conqueror (Ottoman Sultan) Facts

Ottoman Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

28 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299 by Osman Ghazi (aka Othman) and consistently grew from 1300 to 1683. The first 10 rulers of the Ottoman Empire is considered as the most successful kings. In this article, you can discover facts about Ottoman history accompanied by map of the Ottoman Empire. Ottomans Kings carried these titles: Sultan (Arabic: King, Ruler), Padishah … [Read more...] about Ottoman Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

Life of Sultan Suleiman & Hurrem Sultan (aka Roxelana)

17 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

Sultan Suleiman had all the personality traits that made people legendary. He was not only a talented soldier and a strategist, he also mastered the art of jewelry making. As a foresighted leader, he was also an intellectual with an interest in art and architecture. His wife, Hurrem Sultan, was the most powerful woman in Ottoman history. Suleiman spent his life to build the … [Read more...] about Life of Sultan Suleiman & Hurrem Sultan (aka Roxelana)

Roman Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

26 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

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The Roman Empire map shows the transformation of Rome from a city-state to an empire. Rome, a republic in Italy, evolved over time into an empire that dominates the known world. During the reign of the Five Good Emperors, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power. Romans built a great civilization upon the mathematical, philosophical and medicinal foundations of … [Read more...] about Roman Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

Byzantine Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

27 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

Map of Byzantine Empire in 6th Century

The Byzantine Empire map shows us the evolution of a mysterious civilization over time. The Eastern Rome, which separated from the Western Rome in 395, eventually evolved into the culture known as Byzantium in modern history. In this article, I would like to share information about the history of the Byzantine Empire, which has survived for more than 1000 years. In this blog … [Read more...] about Byzantine Empire Map (At its height & Over time) 2025

History of Turkish Carpets and Kilims (Updated 2024)

8 December 2023 by Serhat Engül

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The history of Turkish carpets are generally divided into two types. The first category is early Turkish carpets adorned with geometric motifs and nature depictions; second category is classical period Ottoman carpets adorned with flower motifs and medallion emblems. One of the visiting points of both local and foreign tourists in Turkey are carpet workshops. Almost every … [Read more...] about History of Turkish Carpets and Kilims (Updated 2024)

Life Story of Constantine the Great (Roman Emperor)

8 May 2025 by Serhat Engül

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Constantine the Great was one of the most important figures in both Roman and Christian history. In the first part of this article, you can find the details about Constantine's being the sole ruler in Rome. In the second part, you can see interesting facts about Emperor Constantine. When I last updated the article, I used some images that I generated with artificial … [Read more...] about Life Story of Constantine the Great (Roman Emperor)

The Life Story of Justinian the Great (Byzantine Emperor)

2 March 2025 by Serhat Engül

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Emperor Justinian was the most famous ruler of the Byzantine Empire, which had existed for over 1000 years. Ruling between 527 and 565, Justinian built important historical monuments of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Great victories and great disasters followed each other in the years Justinian ruled the empire. The reign of Justinian, full of … [Read more...] about The Life Story of Justinian the Great (Byzantine Emperor)

Seljuk Empire Map (with History Summary & Facts)

29 April 2025 by Serhat Engül

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Turkish tribes marched from Central Asia to the West in the 11th century. The Turks, who settled in Isfahan in Iran, established a state that would later be known as the Great Seljuk Empire. In the region where the Seljuk Turks settled, there were Christians and Jews as well as Muslims. As the Seljuk Empire expanded, a cosmopolitan structure emerged in its lands. The … [Read more...] about Seljuk Empire Map (with History Summary & Facts)

Works of Mimar Sinan (Ottoman Architect) in Istanbul

27 March 2024 by Serhat Engül

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Mimar Sinan, the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire, was also one of the most important architects of the Renaissance Period. During the half-century that he served as the chief architect of the state, he left his mark on all Ottoman lands, from the capital to the furthest provincial province. Mimar Sinan was born to a Christian mother and father in a village called … [Read more...] about Works of Mimar Sinan (Ottoman Architect) in Istanbul

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