Yildiz a Palace City
Yildiz Park, where the Sultan's palace is located, is like a small city. It has a population of nearly 5,000 people. These include the...
A Simple and Careful Diet
The Sultan follows a very simple diet. He eats small amounts of plain food and never drinks wine or any kind of alcohol. However,...
The Importance of the Treaty
It’s not important to argue about who started the second war. The most important thing to remember is that Serbia had already broken the...
Misunderstanding About Serbia’s Claims
In November, a Serbian politician, Monsieur P. Marinkovitch, visited Sofia. He had previously served as a Minister and was now part of the newly...
The Carnegie Commission’s Opinion
The Carnegie Commission believes that the phrase “within the above set forth delimitations” means the area between Shar-Planina and the line marked on the...
The Grand Mosque Inauguration
The grand inauguration of the Sultan Ahmet I’s Grand Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) was marked by opulence. During the ceremony, the Sultan, seated on his...
Economic Measures and International Relations
Support for Tradesmen
Upon Sultan Ahmet I’s accession to the throne, significant economic measures were implemented, notably the distribution of ‘ulufes’ to tradesmen by the...
Sultan’s Decree of Honor
A remarkable decree issued by the Sultan to Tiryaki Hasan Pasha sheds light on the deep respect and gratitude bestowed upon loyal officers. Hasan...
City Walls of Istanbul A Symbol of Strength and History
Introduction to the City Walls
Stretching over a length of 103 kilometers, the city walls of Istanbul, also known as the Theodosian Walls, stand as...
The Studios Monastery
The Studios Monastery A Byzantine Treasure
Introduction and History
The Studios Monastery stands as a testament to Byzantine religious architecture, being the oldest surviving structure of...
