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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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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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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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100-Year-Old Armenian Recalls Father's Death in Genocide
She was only a few months old when Ottoman forces came to take away her Armenian father, but a century on Shamiram Sevak can still imagine her dad hugging her tightly to say goodbye.
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Turkey Says Shares Armenian Pain Over Ottoman Killings
Turkey on Monday sought to reach out to Armenians ahead of the 100th anniversary of the mass killings of their ancestors in the Ottoman Empire, saying it shared their pain and wanted to heal the wounds of the past.
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44 US Lawmakers Introduce 'Armenian Genocide' Resolution
US lawmakers introduced a resolution Wednesday urging President Barack Obama to recognize mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as "genocide," a move sure to anger Turkey ahead of the tragedy's 100th anniversary.
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Vladimir Putin to Attend Genocide Centenary in Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend ceremonies marking 100 years since the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire in April, the Kremlin said today.
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16th-century manual shows 'rocket cat' weaponry
You're a 16th century German prince plotting to crush a peasant rebellion, or perhaps you're leading an army against the Ottoman Empire or looking to settle the score with a rival nobleman. What's a guy looking for a tactical edge to do?
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Angelina Jolie to play Gertrude Bell
Angelina Jolie is set to star in forthcoming film Gertrude Bell, a biopic of a pioneering figure in the Middle East in the early 20th Century.
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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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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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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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100-Year-Old Armenian Recalls Father's Death in Genocide
She was only a few months old when Ottoman forces came to take away her Armenian father, but a century on Shamiram Sevak can still imagine her dad hugging her tightly to say goodbye.
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Turkey Says Shares Armenian Pain Over Ottoman Killings
Turkey on Monday sought to reach out to Armenians ahead of the 100th anniversary of the mass killings of their ancestors in the Ottoman Empire, saying it shared their pain and wanted to heal the wounds of the past.
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44 US Lawmakers Introduce 'Armenian Genocide' Resolution
US lawmakers introduced a resolution Wednesday urging President Barack Obama to recognize mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as "genocide," a move sure to anger Turkey ahead of the tragedy's 100th anniversary.
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Vladimir Putin to Attend Genocide Centenary in Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend ceremonies marking 100 years since the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire in April, the Kremlin said today.
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16th-century manual shows 'rocket cat' weaponry
You're a 16th century German prince plotting to crush a peasant rebellion, or perhaps you're leading an army against the Ottoman Empire or looking to settle the score with a rival nobleman. What's a guy looking for a tactical edge to do?
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Angelina Jolie to play Gertrude Bell
Angelina Jolie is set to star in forthcoming film Gertrude Bell, a biopic of a pioneering figure in the Middle East in the early 20th Century.
