History

At Engelsberg Ideas, analyst Samir Taneja has written a comprehensive analysis on Turkey’s return to great-power status, exploring how Ankara’s modern foreign policy reflects its Ottoman legacy and evolving...

The Spirit Behind the Gallipoli Victory In the final years of the Ottoman Empire, the Gallipoli Campaign was both a victory and a tragedy. More than 250,000 Ottoman soldiers...

What does Sayyid and Sharif mean? The descendants of Imâm Hasan were called “Sharîf”, while those of Imâm Husayn were known as “Sayyid”. The Ottoman sultans showed unparalleled love...

Ottoman Morality through Western Eyes Foreign diplomats who served in the Ottoman Empire and travellers who toured its lands left behind a rich trove of historical travel accounts published...

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, the 7th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, he captured Constantinople in 1453 at just 21 years old — a victory that not only ended...

The Conquest of Istanbul: 572 Years of Legacy The 572nd anniversary of the Istanbul Conquest reminds us of a pivotal moment that altered the course of global history. On...

Ottoman soldiers Gallipoli letters Over 250,000 of our soldiers were martyred at Gallipoli. Many of them were young officers and reserve commanders raised during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid...

Exploring the Wonders of Ephesus: A Walk Through Ancient History The Timeless Charm of Ephesus Ephesus, located on Turkey's western coast, is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites...

The Abolition of the Caliphate: A Missed Opportunity for Global Stability The abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924 marked a significant turning point in world history, particularly in...

A Sip of Culture & Tradition Have you ever had a cup of Turkish Coffee? If so, you are going to understand what we are going to write about....