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The evolution of literature over time is closely linked to two factors. The first is the impact of the prolificacy its outstanding actors have,…

The exhibition Journey to the Center of the East 1850-1950: 100 Years of Travelers in İstanbul from Pierre de Gigord Collection, which can be seen…

In his final year at the school of architecture in 1925, Nazimî Yaver won his first victory outside the school at a competition entitled,…

This rare book is the third edition of Ayşe Fahriye’s Ev Kadını (Housewife), originally published in 1882. The book was transcribed in 2002 by Leman Erdemli and…

Art between Hammer and Anvil Muhsin Ertuğrul (1892 – 1979) Ertuğrul combined the modern theatre and cinema experience he acquired in Paris, Berlin, and…

Following Mahmud II’s (r.1809-1839) abolishment of the Janissary Corps in 1826 and the allocation of the Residence of the Agha of the Janissaries to…

Announcing a grease wrestling competition held in Ankara, the poster features the photograph of globally renowned Kırkpınar wrestlers Kurtdereli Mehmet and Adalı Halil. However,…

During the first half of the 19th century, few travelers put themselves in danger and opted for the land route to get from Western Europe…

İstanbul Research Institute presents The Four-Legged Municipality: Street Dogs of İstanbul, an exhibition that sheds light upon the adventure of street dogs, an integral part of İstanbul’s daily…

You can explore Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi’s remarkable collection at the Ekrem Hakkı Ayverdi (1899 – 1984): Architectural Historian, Restorator, Collector exhibition. This time on the blog we take…