The name “dolma” comes from a Turkic word meaning “stuffed.” This dish, part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, u…
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Design & Architecture
Hagia Sophia Could Collapse — What’s Putting the 1,500-Year-Old Monument at Risk
Beneath one of the most magnificent Byzantine monuments is a ticking time bomb: the 55-meter-tall Turkish landmark Hagia Sophia is at risk of collapse. Constructed in 537 AD during the…
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Turkish archaeologists have uncovered a vibrant, 1,500-year-old mosaic floor in a residential building in the ancient city of Dara, about 30 kilometers from the center of Mardin. The artifact shows…
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Design & Architecture
How one photographer tracked down rare pears, pumpkins, and other disappearing crops
German photographer Uli Westphal has spent several years working as both an artist and a researcher. Each time he strolled through the street markets of Berlin, he was captivated by…
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Archaeologists date the mosaics to the early Christian era. A team discovered them during excavations in the Beyler area of İznik (ancient Nicaea). The find, first reported by Ancientist, came…
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Last summer, when the majestic pyramid in Michoacán crumbled into a pile of rubble, local residents saw it as an ominous sign. They believed the gods were sending them a…
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Archaeologists made a remarkable discovery during excavations at the ancient city of Heraclea, near the modern town of Muğla. Stunning mosaics depicting animals — crocodiles, dolphins, flamingos, and eels —…
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During excavations of the ancient Roman city of Prusias ad Hypium in the Düzce region of northwestern Turkey, archaeologists uncovered a theater ticket dating to the Roman Empire. Alongside the…
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True cognac is a noble drink, best appreciated by refined palates. Appreciating it takes a bit of sophistication. Producing quality cognac is no easy task. Achieving excellent results requires a…
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According to some sources, Christopher Columbus — often credited with ‘discovering’ the Americas — at first showed little interest in the cacao tree that local tribes revered. He reportedly mistook…
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Graffiti — often presented as harmless street art — isn’t restricted to a few places; it’s everywhere. This isn’t just vandalism; it’s a sign of changing attitudes. As societies modernize,…
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A man whose name has not been disclosed was traveling in the Sierra Sur de Jaén mountain range in southern Spain. The range is protected under Spain’s cultural heritage registry.…
