Apr 28, 2021 | In-depth
One of the highlights on the Sultanstrail is the city of Sofia. The capital of Bulgaria now is a vibrant city with a turbulent history. Donna Buchanan describes vividly how this history manifests itself in many aspects to the visitor. History woven through the city...
Apr 28, 2021 | In-depth
Relief came out of the woods and down from the heights…For nearly two long months, from July 14 to early September 1683, Vienna endured the siege of a vast Turkish army. The Turkish Serasker (Supreme Commander), Grand Vizier Kara “Black” Mustafa, demanded surrender,...
Apr 28, 2021 | In-depth
by Crispijn Ooomes Ottoman culture has had many influences on the music of the Balkan. Musical elements that we call Turkish or Arabic actually have their roots in Ancient Greece and medieval Europe. What is the attraction of Balkan music? Many lovers of pop and disco...
Apr 28, 2021 | In-depth
Yerasimos, Stephane (1991) [1] Les Voyageurs dans l’Empire Ottoman (XIVe-XVIe siècles). Bibliographie, Itinéraires et Inventaire des Lieux Habités, some pages in translation[2] ISBN 975-16-0290-4 For his study, Yerasimos collected...
Apr 28, 2021 | In-depth
Towns along the road from Vienna to Constantinople (1577-1585). Hainburg/Donau staging point on the road to Istanbul, seen from the Slovakian shore. Devin in the foreground. Sketch from the Leiden Sketchbook, 16e century. Collection of Old Manuscripts Somewhere in the...
