How the Ottomans failed to conquer Vienna twice

In 1520, the 20-year-old Habsburg Charles V became Holy Roman Emperor, and the 26-year-old Suleiman I became Ottoman Sultan. Charles – ruling over the Roman-German Empire, Burgundy, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain with its American colonies - ceded the Austrian...

Sky Breakers: African Aviation Pioneers in the Ottoman Empire

The story of African achievement in the Ottoman Empire reaches new heights literally with the remarkable tale of Ahmet Ali Çelikten, the world's first Black military pilot. While history books often celebrate Eugene Bullard as the first Black aviator, the truth is...

The Ottoman Vakif / Waqf System

Social Welfare One of the reasons the Ottoman Empire lasted for 600 years was the foundation system. It cared for the sick, the poor, the homeless, and animals. The Ottoman social welfare network was very developed. VAKIF - Charitable Systems of the Ottoman Empire...

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