The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...
Despite his short reign, he is comfortably one of the most famous of all the Ottoman Sultans. Sultan Selim’s reign saw a huge expansion of the Ottoman Empire, which helped to lay the foundations ...
He also placed great importance on sports. The three biggest clubs in Turkish football -- Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, and Besiktas -- were all founded during his reign. Wednesday marks the 103rd ...