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Dubrovnik: Pearl of the Adriatic
At the southern tip of the Dalmatian coast sits Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. The city stands on a promontory beneath …
The Mycenaean site of Pylos
“No one can match the honours dealt a king.” King Nestor of Pylos, Iliad, Book I. First excavated by American …
'Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts' by Christopher de Hamel
Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts invites the reader to accompany the author on exclusive private visits to a dozen very varied …
El Greco: Man of Two Worlds - and Beyond
Here’s a Trivial Pursuits question: Can you name an artist and sculptor known universally by an ethnic nickname? The answer …
New Year in India
Join Professor Bernard Hoffert as he leads these tours to India.
Book Review: Gallipoli, the Turkish Defence
The people of both Australia and Turkey attach meaning to their national identities and ideals as a result of the Gallipoli campaign
An Introduction to Islam
Islam is the world’s fastest growing faith but it is one of the least well understood. It traces its heritage …
Islam and the Turks
The Religion of the Turks The ancient Türks worshipped the elements of nature and believed that they had been created …
Republican Turkey
After the First World War the Ottoman Empire was divided. During the war, the British and the French governments had …
The Mongols and World History
Beyond the English-speaking world, the legacy of the Mongol conquests is still a touchy subject.
