Kostas Voutsas died today – The shocking story of the grandfather who was killed by the Turks because he refused to wear the fez
This article commemorates the life of Kostas Voutsas, a beloved Greek actor, and reflects on the historical significance of his grandfather's resistance against Ottoman rule.
Video.. Basic Information about the Jerusalem Wall and the Reasons for Its Construction
The article discusses the historical significance and construction of the Jerusalem Wall, originally rebuilt in the 16th century during the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
7 Ramadan: A Day of Ottoman Sovereignty over the Mediterranean and the Birth of Al-Azhar
The 7th of Ramadan is celebrated for significant events in Islamic history, including the founding of Al-Azhar University and the release of Muslim prisoners in the Mediterranean.
The Conquest of Belgrade.. The Dream of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Achieved by Suleiman the Magnificent on the Fourth of Ramadan
The article discusses the strategic conquest of Belgrade by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in 1521, marking a significant expansion for the Ottoman Empire into Europe.
Saint Philothei: The Athenian New Martyr and What Connects Her to Philothei, Psychiko, and Kalogreza
The article discusses the life of Saint Philothei, an Athenian martyr celebrated on February 19, who was forced into marriage at a young age but ultimately chose a path of asceticism.
The women threw their children into the depths. Then they jumped themselves
The article discusses the brutal actions of women in a desperate situation during the decline of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting on the historical context and figures such as Ali of Ioannina and Napoleon's expedition in 1798.
Mehmed the Conqueror and the Beginning of Ottoman Domination in Europe
The article discusses the rise of Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror, and the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in Europe during the 15th century.
Serbs considered Russians their greatest allies in the 19th century - yet they deceived them
The article discusses a secret meeting in Budapest on the same day in 1877, where Russian diplomat Aleksandr Gorchakov and Hungarian Foreign Minister Gyula Andrassy agreed on Austria-Hungary's neutrality in the imminent conflict between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, despite the troubled relations between Austro-Hungary and Russia in the late 19th century.
15,000 people stopped 100,000 Muslims. This battle was crucial for Europe
The article discusses the pivotal role of Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg in defending Vienna during one of Europe's most significant sieges.
The Last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Lost His Title After Atatürk's Success
Mehmed VI, the last sultan of the Ottoman Empire, lost his position in 1922, leading to the formal end of the empire he ruled during World War I.
8 Months of Death: This Is What One of the Bloodiest Episodes of World War I Looked Like
The Gallipoli Campaign, which ended on this date in 1916, was one of the bloodiest engagements of World War I, lasting 8 months and resulting in over 100,000 deaths.
Arab Thought and the Escape from the Jail of Ideology
The article discusses the historical roots of ideological bias in Arab societies and the impact of the Ottoman Empire's fall on the formation of political identities in the region.
Theodoros Kolokotronis: The Return to Morias and the Preparation of the Struggle
On January 6, 1821, Theodoros Kolokotronis returned to the Peloponnese to prepare for the Greek revolution against Ottoman rule, marking a significant moment in Greek history.
He was so close to Muslims ruling Europe. Then the fall began
The article discusses Mehmed IV, the Ottoman Sultan known for significant political reforms and military achievements, whose reign saw the turning point of Ottoman expansion in Europe marked by the defeat at the Siege of Vienna in 1683.