Explore our collections Castles, fortresses & Palaces Abstracts Elements of Architecture History & Military Antique maps
Category: History – Fact & Fiction
Uzbek Air – A Safety Briefing You’ll Actually Enjoy
Who watches or even listens to those pre-takeoff announcements telling you how to fasten your seat belt and not to smoke? We were flying Uzbek Air from Khiva to Istanbul and found this brilliantly creative take on a tired meme More travel news, blogs and resources
Cascoly Photography Products by Topic
For your convenience we have several pages devoted to specific topics. These display samples of the products available. They include: Prints: Art prints, canvas prints, metal prints, and acrylic prints. You can choose from a variety of sizes and framing options. Home Decor: Throw pillows, duvet covers, shower curtains, towels, and blankets. Lifestyle Products: This… Continue reading Cascoly Photography Products by Topic
Crossing Millenia in a Day – From Hittite Kultepe to Seljuk Sivas
These sites are crucial for understanding the early interactions and commerce between various ancient civilizations in the Near East. The cuneiform tablets found at Kaniš/Kültepe have been instrumental in reconstructing the history of the Hittite Empire and its relationships with neighboring powers.
The Seljuks of Rum, also known as the Anatolian Seljuks, were a medieval Turkish Sunni Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from the 11th to the 13th century.
Ankara Where Modern Turkey Connects With Its Past
The Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara, is one of my favorite museums in the world (as usual don’t ask me to rank anything – just accept it’s one of the best) In attractive displays it highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of the Anatolia (most of modern Turkey).
Bodrum – Ancient Wonder and Medieval Fortress
We visit this site on our 2024 small group tour Bodrum is located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, known for its rich history and picturesque setting. Here’s an overview of the history of Bodrum: Ancient Halicarnassus: Bodrum was originally known as Halicarnassus in ancient times. It was founded by the Dorians in the 11th… Continue reading Bodrum – Ancient Wonder and Medieval Fortress
From Turkey to Rhodes by Ferry
Rhodes [Greek: Ρόδος,] is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is their historical capital; it is the ninth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a rich and fascinating history that spans thousands of years. Here’s a brief overview of the history of Rhodes:
Ancient Site of Pergamum – A Journey through Ancient Splendor
Ancient site of Pergamum, also known as Pergamon or Pergamos, is located in the northwest of Turkey. Its rich history spans several millennia, with significant cultural, political, and historical developments. We visit this site on our 2024 small group tour Ancient Greek Period (4th – 3rd century BCE): Pergamum was initially a part of the… Continue reading Ancient Site of Pergamum – A Journey through Ancient Splendor
Walking thru history- Dardanelles to Ancient Troy
The Dardanelles has been a strategic water route and an object of conquest throughout history. The Hellespont anchored Xerxes’ pontoon bridges, constructed in 480 BCE during the second Persian invasion of Greece.
Visiting the World War I Gallipoli Battlefield
In 1915, Winston Churchill, then 1st Lord of the Admiralty, promoted an invasion of ‘Byzantium’ by way of the Dardanelles, with a joint amphibious and naval force speeding up to the Bosphorus to capture Istanbul . His aim was to cut German supply lines to the Middle East, while knocking Turkey out of the war. Nothing went as planned — bad luck, inept and even cowardly commanders had already doomed the ANZAC forces when a young officer named Mustafa Kemal (later known as Ataturk) led the counterattack that trapped the Allies on their tiny beachhead spread along the narrow peninsula.