Shrine to Saint Pius V
On a day with fast winds and the sun low in the sky, 450 warships clashed in bloody combat in the Battle of Lepanto. It was 7 October 1571, the last major sea bat… Read More
By Henry Srebrnik, [Saint John, N.B.] Telegraph-Journal
Following
the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the animus against Russia in
western countries resulted in rewrit… Read More
LONDON: To the Christians of Europe in the mid-15th century, the Islamic leader Mehmed II was “the terror of the world,” a “venomous dragon” at the head of &ldqu… Read More
During the Siege of Constantinople, the Ottomans rolled out one of the largest cannons in history. But did the cannon topple the Byzantine Empire?
Dozens of cannons bombarded Constantinop… Read More
Introduction
The prophet Muhammad established the Islamic world order, and the caliphate leaders solidified it. Everything started with the first migration, and later on, the world… Read More
Tracing the legacy of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans reveals a complex tapestry of historical influence that still resonates in the region today. Our exploration begins with the onset of… Read More
The Qaitbay Citadel is a defensive fortress built in the 15th century and located directly on the Mediterranean Sea coast in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 CE by Sultan Al-Ash… Read More
INTRODUCTION
The reason why the Muslim Ummah lags behind today and suffers is largely due to the Arabs, particularly the sheikhs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It’s disheartening to r… Read More
Introduction to Crusades
The Crusades, a series of religiously sanctioned military campaigns originating in medieval Europe, represent one of human history’s most complex and contentio… Read More
Discover The 10 Longest Wars Ever To Be Fought In History
-by Jaya Pathak
Throughout human history, battles and wars have been a tough part of life. Different countries have fought with each… Read More
A cannonball in Vienna
Me: You know what I realized about that musical we saw, Merrily We Roll Along?Her: What?Me: It annoyed me that they told the story backwards but I just realized that&r… Read More
The Middle Ages (also known as the Dark Ages), ranging roughly from the 5th to the 15th century, was a dynamic period in European history that was characterized by crucial events and transfo… Read More
DUBAI: The renowned British explorer, travel writer, expedition leader and former soldier Sir Ranulph Fiennes has lived his life on the edge. He was the first to cross Antarctica on foo… Read More
An autonomous republic within the state of Azerbaijan, located southwest of the Lesser Caucasus. Azerbaijanis constitute the vast majority of its population, and most of them profess Islam… Read More
Many foreigners get confused about the notion of whether Turks are Arabs. Their confusion is because most of the Turkish are Muslims. Moreover, they both have different historical and cu… Read More
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Islam will become the first religion in 2050. It&rsq… Read More
Arguably, NATO is the brainchild of the Pentagon. That is how the US sustained hegemony in the aftermath of WWII. That is why it is hard to stomach now how NATO commits suicide and Pentagon… Read More
History of Macedonia and North Macedonia
A state in southeastern Europe, North Macedonia is located in the Balkan Peninsula and bordered to the north by Kosovo , to… Read More
“I hope to wake up one day and see Gaza swallowed by the sea.”
Yitzhak Rabin, former Israeli Prime Minister (1)
In his book “Peace of Illusions: The Secret Negotiations… Read More
My first post about the current Middle Eastern conflict appeared on October 27, 2023.
In it, I cited two posts from the Scottish blogger, Effie Deans of Lily of St Leonards.
My final entry o… Read More
In a previous post I gave a thumbnail sketch of the countries in the Middle East. With the current war in Gaza, it is opportune to look more closely at the history of Palestine. To do that… Read More
Hırka-i Şerif Mosque is an iconic historical mosque in the dynamic city of Istanbul. This architectural gem is a faithful witness to the rich history of Ottoman architecture and th… Read More
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Located between the western part of Asia and the eastern part of Europe, Turkey is a Middle Eastern country rich in culture, influenced by the Roman, Greek, Ott… Read More
Down two games to one to Balkan rival Serbia on Sunday evening, the Turkish women’s national team surged back to win the last two games and dramatically clinch its first-ever Europea… Read More
Introduction:The Balkans also known as the balkan peninsula are a geographic area in south east europe the region takes its name from the balkan mountains that stretch throughout the whole o… Read More
"Diriliş: Ertuğrul" (Restoration: Ertugrul) is a famous Turkish verifiable show series that circulated from 2014 to 2019. The show is approximately founded on the existe… Read More
Visiting Istanbul for a day and searching for one day in Istanbul itinerary? Here’s a detail-oriented easy-to-follow Istanbul one day itinerary to help you make the most of your short… Read More
WAS THE ONLY DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST A FLUKE?
A new-narrative can only start with a new-beginning. On that note, no one is talking about the old-narrative, “the only Democracy in… Read More
Travel to Montenegro: Everything You Need to KnowLooking to travel to Montenegro?
Often overshadowed in the vast expanse of the Balkans, Montenegro remains an unsung wonder eagerly awaiting… Read More
The Real Islamic History of Ertugrul:
Introduction:
“The Real Islamic History of Ertugrul” refers to the exploration of the historical and Islamic context surrounding the… Read More
To understand the essence of modern Turkey, one name inevitably comes to the fore – Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. A charismatic leader and statesman, his far-reaching vision propelled Turkey… Read More
Hagia Sophia is a stunning architectural masterpiece that has captivated the hearts and minds of people all over the world for over 1500 years. This magnificent work of art was constructed i… Read More
Greece was one of the states under the Turkish administration. The Greeks belonged to the SLAV race and the Orthodox Christian Church and therefore had a close link with Russia in terms of r… Read More
As the biggest country in Africa, Algeria is home to the great Sahara Desert, which is also the world’s largest hot desert. Algerian food has been influenced and shaped by the country… Read More
The evidence is overwhelming."Each girl had been nailed alive upon her cross, spikes through her feet and hands..." — Aurora Mardiganian, Ravished Armenia.Often overlooked... is that t… Read More
Exploring the Life and Victories of Osman Ghazi; The Founder of the Ottoman Empire. Osman Ghazi, the founder of the Ottoman Empire, is a legendary figure in history… Read More
History of the Islamic Golden AgeExplore the Golden Age of Islamic history and its lasting legacy across the Middle East, Europe, India, and North Africa. Discover this powerful… Read More
Jerusalem lodgings can be something other than a spot to remain during a Jerusalem get-away. Numerous lodgings here are really verifiable milestones by their own doing, and that is something… Read More
Mohammedan history, culture and philosophyImportant period in Islamic history - THE attacks upon the Eastern Empire, Africa, and Spain differed from those of Northern barbarians on th… Read More
Netflix has a docuseries called “Rise of Empires: Ottoman” that fairly glorifies the life of Sultan Mehmed II. The story revolves around how Sultan Mehmed II takes over the capit… Read More
Muhammad al-Fatih penakluk Konstaninopel: Eropa anggap sebagai musuh utama. Foto/Ilustrasi: IstPengamat Islam yang akademisi Italia-Amerika, John Louis Esposito, mengatakan tak lama setelah… Read More
In the 18th century, a movement arose in the Arabian Peninsula called Wahhabism. The primary goal of this movement was to return to the pure Islam of the Prophet Muhammad and his earliest f… Read More
In this section, you will get the questions and answers of the class 10 history chapter, ”the rise of nationalism in Europe”. These notes on the rise of nationalism in Europe cha… Read More