Umberto Eco’s Constantinople
O Constantinople, Constantinople! Mother of churches, princess of religion, guide of perfect opinions, nurse of…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 16/03/2026
O Constantinople, Constantinople! Mother of churches, princess of religion, guide of perfect opinions, nurse of…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 16/03/2026
The Crown of Thorns is one of the most famous relics associated with the suffering…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 16/03/2026
One of the most unforgettable figures in Turkish popular culture is Seyfi Dursunoğlu and the…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 14/03/2026
During the holy month of Ramadan, Istanbul takes on a special rhythm. As sunset approaches,…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 13/03/2026
Kadıköy Sessions Orchestra is a vibrant community‑based music ensemble that emerges from the Kadıköy Sessions…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 09/03/2026
Cemal Reşit Rey (1904-1985) Cemal Reşit Rey occupies a singular place in Turkey’s cultural history:…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/03/2026
An apartment in Şişli —else your fate is rather grim.Nickel gleams on cubic chairs,oil paintings…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 04/03/2026
When Ramadan descends on Istanbul, the city transforms. By day, the streets slow their pace,…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 01/03/2026
In the middle of the sixteenth century, Istanbul was the commanding center of a vast…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 01/03/2026
I came to Kalamış to take in a little sweet tranquility.’ From an old Turkish…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 27/02/2026
Halil Altındere has long been one of the most provocative and witty voices in contemporary…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 18/02/2026
Boji, the beloved street dog of Istanbul, became an international symbol of the city’s unique…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 18/02/2026
We tend to imagine our ancestors as solemn and austere, forgetting that they too made…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 17/02/2026
İstanbul-based trio Şenkop, formed in 2024, brings a fresh perspective to traditional Anatolian folk music,…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 17/02/2026
The internationally renowned Béjart Ballet Lausanne, founded in 1987 by the legendary French choreographer Maurice…
by Mahan Dogrusoz 17/02/2026