This week, bees and artists share the stage, Ottoman flavors get a golden drizzle and we explore the many ways Istanbul is ...

Built in the 19th century, the palace was used by the final Ottoman sultans as their primary ... about a mile northeast of Taksim Square. Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul ...

It s hard to imagine Christianity without the Nicene Creed Seventeen hundred years ago, what became the defining statement of ...

At the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which opened near the Topkapi Palace Museum in 1869 ... Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Travelers have commented on the beauty of the museum structures ...

This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in ...

When it comes to Roman Emperors and their fate, a big mystery appears that has baffled historians and archaeologists alike for centuries.

Some cities are more than just places to visit—they are living museums, preserving centuries of history, culture, and ...

From humble beginnings, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has grown into a political giant, leading Turkey for 22 years and reshaping his ...

A look at the different dishes and sweet treats that Muslims around the world savour come Hard Raya Aidilfitri.

This stunning seaside city is the largest city on the Mediterranean coast and once stood as Egypt's capital city for almost a ...

ISTANBUL--Crown Prince Fumihito ... including the Hagia Sophia mosque and Topkapi Palace, which once served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire and the residence of its sultan.

Islamic Heritage sites are distributed all over the world, even in the most unexpected places. Traveling and visiting the ...