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Manaki Brothers, in the final period of the Ottoman Empire, were pioneering figures in photography and cinema history who operated in the Balkans. Of Ottoman subjects and ethnically Vlach (Aroman), the brothers documented the social, cultural, and political history of the Balkans through short documentary-style footage they began capturing from the early 20th century. Documentary on the Manaki Brothers (TRT 2) " youtube-video-element-format="right" youtube-video-id="Tqjg67pVeOo"> Lives Childh

Yücelciler (Yücel Organization) is a secret Turkish organization established to preserve the national, cultural, and religious identity of the Turks living within the borders of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia after World War II, particularly in Macedonia. Founded in 1941 with its center in Skopje, the organization aimed to foster national consciousness among Macedonian Turks primarily through educational, cultural, and media activities.【1】 Key figures in the founding of the organiz

Nermin Gel! (Bosnian: Nermine, Dođi!), is a sculpture-installation located in Saraybosna, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, dedicated to the memory of the Srebrenica genocide. Designed by artist Mensud Keča, the work stands two meters tall and is constructed from concrete, plaster, plastic, silicone, and other durable materials. Historical Context The sculpture depicts Father Ramo Osmanović calling out to his son Nermin as Serbian soldiers approach their area. Although the Serbian soldiers

White Ribbon Day (Bosnian: Dan bijelih traka) is an annual commemoration held on 31 May to remember the massacres carried out in 1992 by Serb forces against non-Serb civilians in the town of Prijedor and its surroundings in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Background and History At the outset of the Bosnian War, Serb forces seized the town of Prijedor in April 1992. On 31 May 1992, local radio broadcasts issued by Bosnian Serb authorities mandated that all non-Serb citizens must hang white flags

Cover Image of the Book Vatan Yahut Silistre (Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları) ' image-element-format="right" image-height="1318" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/06/17/qjh9Xfg9CrsdjVcRgFmxHZh5edoxPfGm.jpeg" image-width="800"> Written by Namık Kemal in 1873, the play Vatan yahut Silistre is one of the pioneering works that explore the themes of patriotism and national consciousness. While presenting these two central themes with passionate language, the play also e

The Pendle Witch Trials, which took place in 1612 in the county of Lancashire, England, are among the most extensive witch trials in the country’s history. Considering that fewer than 500 people were executed for witchcraft over a period of more than 300 years in England, the death sentences handed down in the Pendle case alone accounted for approximately 2 percent of all witch executions in English history.【1】 Details of the case have reached us through the official records compiled and publish

Taşkent Martyrs' Cemetery is a memorial cemetery located in the village of Taşkent, within the Girne district of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It was established to honor the memory of Turkish Cypriots killed by Greek Cypriot forces during the conflicts of 1963–1964 and the Cyprus Peace Operation of 1974, and to gather their remains in a final resting place.【1】 Historical Background and Massacres During the conflicts and oppressive environment in Cyprus between 1963 and 1974, Turkish

Reji Church, also known as the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a historical place of worship located in the Eyyübiye district of Şanlıurfa. Built in 1861 atop the ruins of a church dating back to the 6th century, it stands northeast of Ellisekiz Square. Through its various functions and transformations over different periods, it stands as an important cultural heritage reflecting the city’s layered cultural and religious history. History The church was constructed in 1861 on the remains

25 December Gaziantep Defense Heroism Panorama and Museum is a cultural and memory space that presents the Defense of Antep during the National Struggle period using panoramic, dioramic, and experiential exhibition techniques. The museum focuses on the process culminating in the withdrawal of French forces from the city on 25 December 1921 and the resistance of the people of Gaziantep. History The museum site is located along the Alleben Stream and was built on a historic structure that served a

March of Peace (Bosnian: Marš mira), is an international commemorative march held annually in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 8 and 10 July. The march follows a significant portion of the route taken by Bosniak civilians in 1995 who attempted to reach Tuzla, a designated safe zone, from the besieged town of Srebrenica during the Srebrenica Genocide. The event is organized to honor those who lost their lives in the genocide, ensure that the events are not forgotten, and promote a culture of peace.