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Art Culture
Art in the Mysterious World of the Harem: The Education and Music of Concubines
9 September 2025
In the fantasy world of Orientalist paintings, the Harem is often depicted as an exotic place of leisure. This article…
The Art Flowing from the Palace’s Brush to Hearts: Being a Calligrapher in the Ottoman Empire
7 September 2025
The Art Flowing from the Palace's Brush to Hearts: Being a Calligrapher and the Subtleties of Calligraphy in the Ottoman…
The Color of an Empire: Symbolic Meanings of Colors in the Ottoman Palace
2 September 2025
From the İznik tiles adorning the walls of Topkapı Palace to the silk kaftan on the Sultan's back, from the…
The Essence of an Empire: The Invisible Heritage of the Palace
2 September 2025
When you step through the massive gates of Topkapi Palace, you are greeted by the dazzling blue of the tiles,…
From Palace to Runway: The Influence of Ottoman Palace Kaftans on Modern Fashion Design
1 September 2025
In the silent corridors of Topkapı Palace, invaluable treasures reflecting the empire's power and splendor are hidden. However, among these…
From Iznik to Europe: The Impact of Topkapı Palace Tiles on Western Art
1 September 2025
Topkapı Palace is filled with invaluable treasures showcasing the power and wealth of a global empire. However, perhaps the most…
Elixirs of the Favorites: Beauty and Health Recipes in the Ottoman Palace
1 September 2025
Although the Harem quarters of Topkapi Palace harbored countless political intrigues and power struggles behind its walls, it was also…
The Divan Menu Protecting Kanuni from Gout: Anti-Inflammatory Secrets of Ottoman Palace Cuisine
1 September 2025
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, one of history's most splendid rulers, known as "the Magnificent," was a world emperor whose armies…
From the Grand Bazaar to the Palace Kitchen: The Thousand-Year Journey of Spices and Coffee
1 September 2025
For centuries, Istanbul has been a legendary bridge connecting East and West, not only geographically but also culturally and commercially.…
From the Spice Bazaar to the Palace Cellar: The Mysterious World of Medicinal Plants Used by Chief Physicians for Healing
1 September 2025
Every visitor stepping into the domed corridors of the Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı), located in the heart of Istanbul in…
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