Make the Balkans Part of Your Lifestyle
Travel can fit around the way you like to live. Some people want full days of activity, while others prefer
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Tour Guide Istanbul for a More Mindful Travel Day
Choose presence over pressure Travel can sometimes become a race from one attraction to another. Istanbul offers so much that
Find a Better Rhythm with Ephesus Guides
Trade a rushed schedule for a richer day Travel is often full of decisions about where to go next. At
The Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
An Elite Military Order For many centuries, the Spahis were among the most respected soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. They
Changes in the Janissary Corps and Military Service
The Traditional Role of the Janissaries The Janissaries were once the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire and were considered
The Meaning of the “Seven Banners”
This small republic was sometimes called “the Seven Banners.” This name had a special meaning. It suggested that, in order
Affection and Attachment Among Women
According to early observers, strong emotional attachments were also said to exist among women within Ottoman society. These writers claimed
The Vast Wealth of a Greedy Vizier
If a Grand Vizier is naturally careful with money and used to living frugally, he often decides to lose nothing
The Traitor’s Hairs and Ambition
These are the hairs of the traitor Kulkahya, a man who once boasted that before losing his head, there would
Law Liberty and the Happiness of Free Subjects
The Blessing of Rule Limited by Law Although absolute power may help a ruler act quickly, it is a great