A Story of Tragedy and Isolation
The Tragic Death of Princess Fatma Sultana
The Sultan's elder sister, Princess Fatma Sultana, suffered from severe mental illness and died in 1892. Her condition...
A Possible Answer
Maybe I couldn't say for sure, but I suggested that since the Turks had gained this land by force, they might lose it in...
The Medrasa and Its Students
On a rocky hill, there is a medrasa, or monastery, where 300 men are training to become Muslim priests. They come here when they...
Smuggling in Kavala
A lot of smuggling happens in Kavala. The interesting part of the situation is that many local officials are involved in smuggling themselves. ...
Exploring Historic Mosques in Karaman
Sıddetin Ali Bey Mosque A Seljuk Gem
Nestled in Karaman’s Turgut Özal Avenue, the Sıddetin Ali Bey Mosque stands as a testament to Seljuk architecture....
Exploring Karaman’s Historic Fortifications and Architectural Gems
Başdağ Castle A Strategic Stronghold
Perched atop Mount Başdağ near Kilbasan town, Başdağ Castle boasts military structures and a reservoir. The castle’s towers, predominantly round...
Karaman A Journey Through History
The Ottoman Conquest
During the 14th century, the Ottoman Principality emerged as a formidable force, challenging the dominance of the Karamanogullari principality. For nearly 150...
Theoderic assures the Verrucans
Not, Theoderic assures the Verrucans, that they need to be so cautious “in our times”—but it’s always good to prepare for storms in times...
Theoderic paid close attention
On another day, not long afterward, the circus recruited a superstar charioteer named Thomas from one of the cities of the east, to the...
Symmachus to begin the project
Theoderic, writing to Symmachus to begin the project, pulled out all the stops. “We could easily dismiss the stories about this theater if we...
