Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...

The major cities of Central Europe built along the Danube were the focus of key battles in the war between Muslims and ...

After discovering the identity of his mother, a slave from the Caucasus, Carlo Vecce publishes the monumental 'Life of Leonardo' (Alfaguara), of 680 pages. "The goal is to recover his humanity beyond ...

Suleiman I, the most dazzling of the Ottoman sultans, illuminated the 16th century, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was the ...

Prosecutors have questioned two Turkish business leaders after they delivered a scathing criticism of President Recep Tayyip ...

The beloved historical figure is considered the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire and one of the forefront artists ...

This fall, guests on A&K's Ancient Kingdoms & Dynasties will get a complimentary nine-day cruise with Crystal Cruises, ...

Turkey’s government dismissed the Kurdish mayor of the eastern province of Van after he was sentenced to prison for terrorism ...

You're reading AL-Monitor City Pulse — Istanbul, a weekly exploration of Istanbul’s vibrant arts and culture scene with ...