Ottoman State

How Theodor Herzl failed to convince the Ottomans to sell Palestine

Before the British allowed European Zionists to colonise Palestine, its chief idealogue, Theodor Herzl, attempted to buy the land from the Ottomans.

From the plague to coronavirus: How the Ottomans and Turkey changed

The coronavirus has transformed daily life in Turkey, here is how the country has historically dealt with changing circumstances.

How did Ottoman society deal with the plague?

TRT World speaks to Nukhet Varlik who wrote the book, ‘Plague and Empire in the Early Modern Mediterranean World: The Ottoman Experience, 1347–1600’.

Ottoman gravestones survive the test of time

Known for their decorations and symbols, Ottoman cemeteries are still a mystery for many.