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Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., has been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists identified the location about 10 kilometres north of Biga, using a combination of historical records and geomorphological research. The discovery includes the remains of Hermaion, the ancient city where Alexand...
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Why Do US Presidents Pardon Turkeys On Thanksgiving Day? History And Significance
The tradition of pardoning the turkeys reportedly began during the Civil War when president Abraham Lincoln's son requested him to spare a turkey.
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Germany Seek Stability In Julian Nagelsmann's Home Debut
Nagelsmann, 36, was named Germany coach in September after former boss Hansi Flick became the first manager in the country's history to be sacked.
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World Pharmacist Day 2023: Promotes The Role Of Pharmacy In Strengthening The Health System
World Pharmacist Day was formulated by the FIP Council (International Pharmaceutical Federation) in Istanbul, Turkey in 2009.
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Turkey Faces Challenge 'Beyond Comprehension' To Dispose Of Quake Rubble
After the deadliest earthquake in its modern history, Turkey faces the daunting task of disposing of hundreds of millions of tonnes of rubble, some of it potentially harmful.
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Deadliest Natural Disaster In Turkey's History As Quake Deaths Top 41,000
The death toll from a catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbed above 40,000 on Friday, with hopes fading of finding survivors.
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Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, Inspiration For 'Santa Claus', Discovered In Turkey
Archaeologists claim to have uncovered the exact spot where Saint Nicholas was buried.
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Video: Turkey Lawmaker Breaks His Phone With Hammer In Parliament. Here's Why
The lawmaker was opposing a new law that he called "the biggest censorship" in the history of the nation.
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"Don't Be A Fool": Trump Writes To Turkey's President On Syria Offensive
"Don't be a fool," Donald Trump warned his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an extraordinary letter sent the day Turkey launched its incursion into northeastern Syria -- warning history risked branding him a "devil."
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Salvation Government Helps Argentinian Woman Leave Syria After Two Years
A 54-year-old Argentinian woman who was lured into war-wracked Syria two years ago on a marriage promise was finally on her way home on Saturday, a Syrian rebel official said. History teacher Nancy Roxana Papa had accepted the invitation of a Syrian man she had met online three years earlier and travelled to Turkey in 2016, before entering Syria.
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How World War I Shaped The 20th Century And Beyond A 100 Years On
World War 1: Beyond Germany, the slew of peace treaties redrew the map of Europe, carving up vanquished empires and creating as many future conflicts as new countries and borders from the Baltic States to Turkey, via Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey's Combative 'Chief' With Eye On History
After 15 years in office that have already transformed his country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to return to power aiming to establlsh himself alongside founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as the leading figures of modern Turkish history.
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Tayyip Erdogan Says Germany Has Become 'Haven For Terrorists'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Germany had become a haven for terrorists and would be "judged by history", accusing it of failing to extradite supporters of a U.S.-based cleric Ankara blames for July's failed military coup.
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Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan Says Germany Has Become 'Haven For Terrorists'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Germany had become a haven for terrorists and would be "judged by history", accusing it of failing to root out supporters of a US-based cleric Ankara blames for July's failed military coup.
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Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of Granicus, fought in 334 B.C., has been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists identified the location about 10 kilometres north of Biga, using a combination of historical records and geomorphological research. The discovery includes the remains of Hermaion, the ancient city where Alexand...
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Why Do US Presidents Pardon Turkeys On Thanksgiving Day? History And Significance
The tradition of pardoning the turkeys reportedly began during the Civil War when president Abraham Lincoln's son requested him to spare a turkey.
-
World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Germany Seek Stability In Julian Nagelsmann's Home Debut
Nagelsmann, 36, was named Germany coach in September after former boss Hansi Flick became the first manager in the country's history to be sacked.
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World Pharmacist Day 2023: Promotes The Role Of Pharmacy In Strengthening The Health System
World Pharmacist Day was formulated by the FIP Council (International Pharmaceutical Federation) in Istanbul, Turkey in 2009.
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Turkey Faces Challenge 'Beyond Comprehension' To Dispose Of Quake Rubble
After the deadliest earthquake in its modern history, Turkey faces the daunting task of disposing of hundreds of millions of tonnes of rubble, some of it potentially harmful.
-
Deadliest Natural Disaster In Turkey's History As Quake Deaths Top 41,000
The death toll from a catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbed above 40,000 on Friday, with hopes fading of finding survivors.
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Tomb Of Saint Nicholas, Inspiration For 'Santa Claus', Discovered In Turkey
Archaeologists claim to have uncovered the exact spot where Saint Nicholas was buried.
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Video: Turkey Lawmaker Breaks His Phone With Hammer In Parliament. Here's Why
The lawmaker was opposing a new law that he called "the biggest censorship" in the history of the nation.
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"Don't Be A Fool": Trump Writes To Turkey's President On Syria Offensive
"Don't be a fool," Donald Trump warned his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an extraordinary letter sent the day Turkey launched its incursion into northeastern Syria -- warning history risked branding him a "devil."
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Salvation Government Helps Argentinian Woman Leave Syria After Two Years
A 54-year-old Argentinian woman who was lured into war-wracked Syria two years ago on a marriage promise was finally on her way home on Saturday, a Syrian rebel official said. History teacher Nancy Roxana Papa had accepted the invitation of a Syrian man she had met online three years earlier and travelled to Turkey in 2016, before entering Syria.
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How World War I Shaped The 20th Century And Beyond A 100 Years On
World War 1: Beyond Germany, the slew of peace treaties redrew the map of Europe, carving up vanquished empires and creating as many future conflicts as new countries and borders from the Baltic States to Turkey, via Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey's Combative 'Chief' With Eye On History
After 15 years in office that have already transformed his country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to return to power aiming to establlsh himself alongside founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as the leading figures of modern Turkish history.
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Tayyip Erdogan Says Germany Has Become 'Haven For Terrorists'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Germany had become a haven for terrorists and would be "judged by history", accusing it of failing to extradite supporters of a U.S.-based cleric Ankara blames for July's failed military coup.
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Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan Says Germany Has Become 'Haven For Terrorists'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Germany had become a haven for terrorists and would be "judged by history", accusing it of failing to root out supporters of a US-based cleric Ankara blames for July's failed military coup.
