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Hikers Stumble Upon 600 Gold Coins in Czech Forest Near Polish Border
Two hikers exploring the forests near Zvičina Hill in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic uncovered a hidden cache containing nearly 600 gold coins and artifacts valued at over $340,000. The coins span several empires, including Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian, making their origin difficult to pinpoint. Experts believe the treasur...
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Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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Hamas Attacked Israel Over Mosque In Jerusalem, Once Liberated By Indian Soldiers
Over 100 years ago, during the First World War, Indian soldiers helped win the city for the British who defeated the Ottoman Empire.
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Explained: What Is Rafah Crossing, Seen As A Window Of Escape From Gaza
The Ottoman-British agreement of October 1, 1906, established a border between Palestine, which was then ruled by the Ottoman Empire, and Egypt, which was then ruled by Britain. The border ran from Taba to Rafah.
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World War I Shipwrecks Are A Seabed Museum In Turkey
Turkey's newest park is an underwater museum of fourteen shipwrecks that lie beneath the waves of the Dardanelles Strait, a glimpse into the fierce battles between Ottoman and Allied forces in World War I.
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Joe Biden Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Defying Turkey In Historic Move
US President Joe Biden on Saturday recognized the 1915 killings of Armenians by Ottoman forces as genocide, a watershed moment for descendants of the hundreds of thousands of dead as he defied decades of pressure by Turkey.
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7 Ottoman Stools To Add To Your Living Room
Small seating that will lend massive style points
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Iraq Recaptures Historic Ottoman Citadel From ISIS
Iraqi forces were Sunday on the verge of fully recapturing the city of Tal Afar after driving ISIS fighters from the centre of one of their last urban strongholds in the country
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PM Narendra Modi Visits Haifa, Pays Homage To Indian World War I Heroes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Indian cemetery in the Israeli city of Haifa and paid homage to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War 1 while protecting the city from the powerful forces of the Ottoman Empire.
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Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hails Ataturk On Death Anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday hailed the founder of modern Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on the 78th anniversary of his death but added the country's influence should go well beyond the borders of the state he created.
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Over 40 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea
Scientists have discovered a rare collection of over 40 shipwrecks in the Black Sea, including those from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, which provide insight into the ways of life and seafaring that stretch back into prehistory.
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Ancient Roman Coins Discovered In Ruined Japanese Castle
Scientists have discovered a bunch of ancient Roman and Ottoman coins from the ruins of an old castle in Japan, a finding which could help better understand historical trade routes and relations in Asia.
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A Miserable Little Village At The Center Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
For a quick reality check on the current stalemate in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there's no better place to visit than this little village of miserable huts and sheep pens in the middle of nowhere.
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Actor George Clooney Joins Armenians To Mark Anniversary Of Massacre
American actor George Clooney on Sunday joined Armenians marking 101 years since a massacre by Ottoman Turks of some 1.5 million ethnic Armenians.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Brings American Muslims Home To New Mosque
Beneath a majestic Ottoman dome, waving Turkish flags outside their brand new mosque, a group of US Muslims -- the faithful and the curious -- jostled Saturday to welcome a president.
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Hikers Stumble Upon 600 Gold Coins in Czech Forest Near Polish Border
Two hikers exploring the forests near Zvičina Hill in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic uncovered a hidden cache containing nearly 600 gold coins and artifacts valued at over $340,000. The coins span several empires, including Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian, making their origin difficult to pinpoint. Experts believe the treasur...
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Gold and Silver Jewellery Found in 1,600-Year-Old Aristocratic Burials in Crimea
Archaeologists have excavated ancient aristocratic burials in Crimea's Almalyk-dere necropolis, dating back 1,600 years. The discoveries include gold and silver jewellery such as earrings, fibulas, belts, and gold foil appliqués. The findings, tied to a Christian Gothic principality, suggest the burials were for elite women. Additionally, a cosmet...
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Hamas Attacked Israel Over Mosque In Jerusalem, Once Liberated By Indian Soldiers
Over 100 years ago, during the First World War, Indian soldiers helped win the city for the British who defeated the Ottoman Empire.
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Explained: What Is Rafah Crossing, Seen As A Window Of Escape From Gaza
The Ottoman-British agreement of October 1, 1906, established a border between Palestine, which was then ruled by the Ottoman Empire, and Egypt, which was then ruled by Britain. The border ran from Taba to Rafah.
-
World War I Shipwrecks Are A Seabed Museum In Turkey
Turkey's newest park is an underwater museum of fourteen shipwrecks that lie beneath the waves of the Dardanelles Strait, a glimpse into the fierce battles between Ottoman and Allied forces in World War I.
-
Joe Biden Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Defying Turkey In Historic Move
US President Joe Biden on Saturday recognized the 1915 killings of Armenians by Ottoman forces as genocide, a watershed moment for descendants of the hundreds of thousands of dead as he defied decades of pressure by Turkey.
-
7 Ottoman Stools To Add To Your Living Room
Small seating that will lend massive style points
-
Iraq Recaptures Historic Ottoman Citadel From ISIS
Iraqi forces were Sunday on the verge of fully recapturing the city of Tal Afar after driving ISIS fighters from the centre of one of their last urban strongholds in the country
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PM Narendra Modi Visits Haifa, Pays Homage To Indian World War I Heroes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Indian cemetery in the Israeli city of Haifa and paid homage to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War 1 while protecting the city from the powerful forces of the Ottoman Empire.
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Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Hails Ataturk On Death Anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday hailed the founder of modern Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on the 78th anniversary of his death but added the country's influence should go well beyond the borders of the state he created.
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Over 40 Ancient Shipwrecks Discovered In Black Sea
Scientists have discovered a rare collection of over 40 shipwrecks in the Black Sea, including those from the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, which provide insight into the ways of life and seafaring that stretch back into prehistory.
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Ancient Roman Coins Discovered In Ruined Japanese Castle
Scientists have discovered a bunch of ancient Roman and Ottoman coins from the ruins of an old castle in Japan, a finding which could help better understand historical trade routes and relations in Asia.
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A Miserable Little Village At The Center Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
For a quick reality check on the current stalemate in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, there's no better place to visit than this little village of miserable huts and sheep pens in the middle of nowhere.
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Actor George Clooney Joins Armenians To Mark Anniversary Of Massacre
American actor George Clooney on Sunday joined Armenians marking 101 years since a massacre by Ottoman Turks of some 1.5 million ethnic Armenians.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Brings American Muslims Home To New Mosque
Beneath a majestic Ottoman dome, waving Turkish flags outside their brand new mosque, a group of US Muslims -- the faithful and the curious -- jostled Saturday to welcome a president.
