Suleiman I, the most dazzling of the Ottoman sultans, illuminated the 16th century, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was the ...

Istanbul, Türkiye - Recent Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Museum is expanding its cultural offerings later this year with a ...

The major cities of Central Europe built along the Danube were the focus of key battles in the war between Muslims and ...

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Experience the rejuvenating effects of a Turkish hammam, where centuries of tradition meet modern relaxation and cleansing.

"It remains an extraordinary story," said Mathew Lyons in Literary Review. On 18 May 1565, an Ottoman fleet of some 200 ships carrying more than 25,000 soldiers appeared off Malta, to be joined ...

Aga Khan III was born into a privileged lifestyle, patronised by British rule in India. While he was active in the Independence movement, he retained close ties to the British and other colonial ...

Tim Neville Occupying an impressive amount of land near the Conservatory and Botanical Garden Geneva, the Palace of Nations was constructed in the 1930s as the headquarters for the now defunct ...

Despite advances in modern technology, these mysterious ancient artefacts continue to baffle and intrigue experts.

U.S. News Insider Tip: In summer, the palace hosts weekend fountain shows in the gardens, featuring music and special effects; come on a Saturday night to see the best, with grounds lit up to ...