The Ottoman Empire’s seeming tolerance of non-Muslim religions was part of a way to manage communities that drew the empire’s suspicions, according to an Osaka Metropolitan University historian.

Population surveillance. The carrying of identification while traveling. Add to that the public presence of diverse religions and it sounds like 2025 ...

An Osaka Metropolitan University historian has found that the Ottoman Empire’s seeming religious tolerance stemmed from suspicions of non-Muslim ...

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On March 25th, we commemorate the beginning of the fight for Greek independence in 1821 against the Ottoman Empire.

Trump accepted the cross and cited his executive order to end government overreach and hostility toward Christians.

Trump also introduced Kimberly Guilfoyle as the next U.S. Ambassador to Greece. He said she was a great person and a great example of Greek culture. Then Guilfoyle spoke. She praised the president’s ...