Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
There are different geographies, cultures and natural beauties in our world. Some places take people deep into history, while others offer spectacular views. Some host exciting nature activities, while others offer tranquility that rests our minds and souls. Among all these riches, some of the most impressive places in the world that fascinate people, fascinate …
According to the Islamic belief, the Night of Power; The Qur’an was sent by Allah to Hz. It is considered to be the night when the Prophet Muhammad (saas) was first revealed. The Night of Power, when the Qur’an begins to be revealed, is considered to be the “Holy night when the gates of the …
The Titanic ship, called “Even God Can’t Sink”, sank on the night of April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage, and hundreds of people lost their lives. The ship sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic in about two hours and forty minutes. This event was recorded as …
During the Victorian era, Europeans had many strange beliefs and rituals. But the idea of grinding and eating Egyptian mummies to preserve their health was perhaps one of the strangest occurrences. The belief that human remains are beneficial for health remained popular from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, beginning with cannibalism. This belief, …
Saladin Ayyubi, the founder and first ruler of the Ayyubid State, is an Islamic leader known for his struggle to retake Jerusalem. Saladin Ayyubi, who came from a Muslim family, was born in 1137 in Tikrit. He started a military career at a young age and eventually became the vizier of the Fatimid caliph in …
There have been many economic depressions in history and these have often led to serious economic difficulties. The Great Depression, or Black Thursday, is known as the greatest economic crisis the world has ever experienced. It was an economic crisis in the United States between 1929 and 1939, and its effects were felt around the …
The lightning ball can be described as an atmospheric electricity phenomenon. This term refers to a phenomenon that can have luminous power ranging from pea-sized to spheres several meters in diameter. Although the ball of lightning is often associated with thunderstorms, it can last longer than a split second lightning strike. Many old reports say …
The village of Matmata is an underground village located in the southern part of Tunisia. Matmata, where people of Berber origin live, is built on a mountainous terrain and the architectural style of the houses is quite interesting. Houses in Matmata are created by digging large pits underground and rooms are added to the artificial …
A ‘Good Friday ritual’ will be held by members of the Catholic Church in the Philippines’ Pampanga province. The 12 people participating in the ritual will perform this traditional ritual by crucifying themselves. The ceremony, which was suspended for 3 years due to the Kovid-19 epidemic, will be held this year in the town of …
Eden Project (Paradise Project), located in Cornwall, England; It is a facility known as “the world’s largest greenhouse” and is home to thousands of plant species. The Eden Project, once just a clay pit, has undergone an incredible transformation in the last 20 years and has turned into a structure that welcomes thousands of visitors. …
Hadrian’s Wall is a stone embankment that divides modern England in an east-west direction and was built during the Roman Empire. The wall is the most famous of all the borders of the Roman Empire and is one of the most popular tourist attractions today. It also has cultural significance for the British. This ancient …
The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead is a modern name given to ancient Egyptian texts believed to guide and serve the dead in the afterlife. The book consists of a compilation of texts read in the presence of the dying person and texts on burial methods. It contains instructions and directions that may be …
The history of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over three continents for more than 600 years, is full of mysteries. One of these mysteries is talismanic shirts. These shirts show the high level reached in the art of calligraphy and illumination with the writings and ornaments on them. At the same time, they reflect the …
Earth was hit by an X-class Solar storm and communications were interrupted for an hour. The incident, which took place in parts of Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, resulted in a blackout of communications and electricity. The cause of the event was that the explosion in the Sun hurled a plasma wave with charged …
Çarpanak Island; It is an island located in the northeastern part of Lake Van, near the Çitören Village of the city of Van. The island stands out as a magnificent island with its white beaches and turquoise water. Çarpanak Island, which was part of a peninsula centuries ago, took its present form with the rise …
Hz. Prophet David is a prophet born in Jerusalem and the book of Psalms in Hebrew language was revealed to him. Goliath or Goliath is a warrior giant mentioned in the Tanakh, the Old Testament, and the Qur’an. Hz. He is famous for his duel with David and lost the war. In Surah Al-Baqara, Goliath …
The Pantheon temple, built during the Ancient Roman period, is located in the Piazza della Rotonda area and square in Rome. Pantheon is derived from the Latin word “Pantheon” meaning “temple of all gods”. The temple was designed and built as a temple for all gods. This is an extremely rare practice in Ancient Rome. …
Located in the jungle of Sariska region of India, Bhangard Fort is located between the cities of Jaipur and Alwar. Remains of what was once a fascinating kingdom, the castle was built by the then ruler for his youngest son in 1573. However, local legends state that the reason for the collapse of the kingdom …
Fasting is a form of worship considered obligatory by Islam. However, other world religions have also adopted fasting. For example, in Christianity it is fasting during Holy Week, and in Judaism it is customary to fast on Yom Kippur. Also, fasting is practiced in Hinduism, Buddhism and some other religions and beliefs. Fasting has been …
Zerzevan Kalesi, Diyarbakır ile Mardin arasında bulunan tarihi bir yapı ve askeri yerleşim yeridir. Kalenin altındaki gizli Mithras tapınağı, dünyayı yöneten ailelerin ve uluslararası belgesel kanallarının büyük ilgisini çekiyor. Tapınak, İlluminati’nin atası kabul edilen Mithras’ın sembollerinin en iyi korunduğu yerdir. Rothschild ve Rockefeller ailesi gibi derin dünyayı yöneten aileler Zerzevan Kalesi’ne ayrı bir önem verirler. …