
Cultural symbols are powerful indicators that reflect a society’s aesthetic understanding, historical experience, and way of perceiving the world. In this context, the tulip in Turk culture history is not merely an ornamental plant; it carries a multilayered world of meaning deeply interwoven with art, literature, belief, and daily life. For centuries, the tulip found its place across a wide spectrum—from gardens to poetry, from architecture to decorative arts—and gradually transcended its role
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Nursena Şahin

Cologne is a fragrant product made from a mixture of ethyl alcohol, water, and aromatic essences such as lemon, flower, or tobacco, known for its refreshing and antiseptic (germ-killing) properties. As a diluted version of perfume, cologne has assumed various functions over the centuries in both Europe and Türkiye. In particular in Türkiye, cologne has become more than just a hygiene and fragrance product; it has also come to symbolize hospitality and a cultural tradition. Origins and History of
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Ayşe Aslıhan Yoran

Yes, the title may seem provocative or even strange at first glance. But this statement is a summary of a European reflex that stretches not only to the late periods of the Ottoman Empire but all the way back to its early conquest years. The Ottoman Empire, while still just one of the beyliks in Anatolia, generated profound anxiety in Europe’s political and religious structure as soon as it crossed into the Balkans. This anxiety led over subsequent centuries to a series of crusade-like military
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Mustafa Cem İnci

When the Russians first appeared on the historical stage, they generally faced the dominance of Turkic peoples in Europe in both geographical and military terms. This social structure, which was minimally developed in early periods, has even been described in some sources as culturally quite primitive. Indeed, it is well known that the earliest Russian communities significantly benefited from and were influenced by the culture and civilization of the Turkic peoples in the region. Struggling to s
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Mustafa Cem İnci