The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...

The Met Office says: "For some, Barcelona can be a good Easter holiday destination as you can expect plenty of warm sunshine ...

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

While Pope Francis previously announced plans to travel to Turkey, one possible obstacle to a universal agreement could be ...

Istanbul is one of the world's biggest cities, growing larger still every year. Its rapid expansion is putting enormous stress on its water supplies.

Most people need a passport, a visa, and a long-haul flight to hop between continents. But in Istanbul, all you need is a ...

At 66, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon released a new book, Free Children of God, on March 13. The right-hand man of ...

Anicia Juliana was a Byzantine woman who managed to conquer the fields of architecture, using her massive wealth and noble lineage.

The 16th-century Ottoman ruler Sultan Suleyman liked to impose himself on foreign monarchs from the start, always beginning ...

The Borsa Istanbul 100 index fell 6.9% at the opening - 10-year government bonds fell - Turkish lira fell more than 5% ...