Saksagan
Legends Along the Bosporus
Exploring Historic Villages and Legends Along the Bosporus
Beikos, the largest village on the Bosporus, is renowned for its vast vineyards and high-quality water. In...
Palaces Along the Bosporus
Exploring Ancient Legends
Beyond Anadoli Kavak lies another heavily-armed battery, and just above this is The Giant’s Mount, known as Yosha Daghl (Joshua’s Mount) by...
Traditional Wedding Horse Ride and Celebration
In this village, the wedding celebrations continue as the father and uncle escort the bride to where the horse awaits. Once the bride mounts...
Gift Presentation Ceremony at the Engagement
In this village, the engagement celebrations include a special event known as “Bringing the Gifts of the Engagement.” Witnessed by the community head and...
Traditional Wheat Pounding and Dance Celebration
In this village, a special tradition is upheld during weddings: the pounding of wheat for the main dish called “kek” in a historical stone...
Life in Bozcaada
Weaving History Through Collecting
Unveiling Bozcaada’s Rich Tapestry
In the pursuit of seashells, Hakan Guruney not only discovered the treasures of Bozcaada but also embarked on...
Bozcaada Local History and Research Center
Unveiling the Treasures of the Island
Whispers of the Sea The Passionate Collector’s Journey
In the heart of Bozcaada, both floors of BOYTAM (Bozcaada Local History...
Mugla’s Vision
Mugla’s Vision for Sustainable Development and Cultural Heritage
In the words of Mayor Dr. Osman Gurun, Mugla stands firm against the “hamburger culture and brutal...
Chronicle of Theoderic’s years in power
Our chief sources for the story of Boethius’s end are two. The first is the Anonymus Valesianus, a chronicle of Theoderic’s years in power....
Anastasius reneged
No sooner had Vitalian and his troops withdrawn than Anastasius reneged, sending out a general named Cyril to oppose him. This was a mistake....
