Trip Suggestions on St. Pierre Church Route
Exploring Hatay’s Rich History
After the establishment of the independent government of Hatay in 1938, following the War of Independence and subsequent diplomatic negotiations, the...
Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Hatay’s Ancient History
Hatay’s Rich Historical Legacy
Hatay stands as a testament to the ancient civilizations that have flourished in the region since time immemorial. With archaeological evidence...
Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Hatay’s History and Culture
The Historic Journey of Hatay
Yavuz Sultan Selim’s conquest of Hatay in 1516 marked the beginning of Ottoman rule, which endured until 1918. During World...
Istanbul Private Tours Mevlevi
Enigmatic Istanbul is an endless story. It’s the story of Istanbul’s many names, the story of settling the city, ‘Opposite the blind’. Although these...
Well enough to strike up an acquaintance
Some of these families we know well enough to strike up an acquaintance, as the generations lead one into another for at least one...
Theoderic from Odoacer
What differentiated Theoderic from Odoacer—other than good luck and a long life—was his identification with the people on whose military loyalty he depended. The...
Seen through Italian eyes
Soldiers raised Odoacer up on a shield, in the military way of declaring rulership, and then he led his troops through northern Italy against...
The very shrewd Bohemund
For, lest Bohemund should conceive any suspicion against him, the Emperor had ordered that raw meats be placed before him, together with the cooked,...
The Bad Manners of a Crusading Prince
When the Franks bad all come together and had taken an oath to the emperor, there was one count who had the boldness to...