Ottoman
Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries
Greece and Turkey argue that Lord Elgin had no firman permissing him to remove the artifacts, while the UK claims Elgin had all necessary documents and brought the Statues to Britian legally.
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Sykes-Picot should be replaced by a new Trump-Netanyahu regional order - opinion
Iranian Kurdish dilemma: Should they fight for a free Kurdistan or risk being used? - opinion
'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify
Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.
Israeli archaeologists uncover medieval sugar mills beneath Gan Hashlosha National Park
The study indicates that the tunnels likely channeled water to drive horizontal paddle wheels, which powered millstones used to crush sugarcane.
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
From the groves of Corfu and Cephalonia to the orchards of Tiberias and Jaffa, the saga of the etrog under Ottoman rule reveals how a fruit became entangled in struggles of faith and trade.
Haifa honors Indian cavalry who liberated the city in 1918
“This is not only a history lesson, but a living testament to the power of heritage to unite two nations,” said Yigal Graever of the Haifa Historical Association.
Ongoing excavations reveal rich history of Assos, ancient Hellenistic city
The 12-month dig will probe the ksenodokhion, acropolis castle phases, and the early ottoman bath’s missing cistern.
In first for Israeli PM, Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide on Patrick Bet-David's podcast
Netanyahu, when pushed by Patrick Bet-David, himself an ethnic Armenian, to personally recognize the Ottoman massacre of Armenians in 1915-1917 as genocide, said, "I just did."
Lost for centuries: Ottoman shipwreck packed with swords, pipes, and royal seals
A winter storm, a fiery end - and an underwater museum waiting to be opened.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
From Ottoman Oppression to Modern Jihad: The Nevesinje Legacy - opinion
The 1875 Serbian revolt against Ottoman rule offers a blueprint for addressing today's Islamic extremism, rising antisemitism, and the decline of Western Christian values in Europe.
Turkey's regional ambitions can only be stopped by building a Kurdish nation - opinion
Fast forward to today: Turkey’s entire political spectrum – from the far Left to the far Right is united around the idea of territorial expansion into Iraq, Syria, and beyond.
