Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Pegasus, one of the most fascinating figures of Greek mythology, is not just a horse; It is the embodiment of a legend filtered in the sky. This mythological being, known for its white body and giant wings, took part in the world of the gods, participated in wars with heroes and inspired poetry. His story; …
Saeftinghe was a historic town located near Nieuw-Namen, in the east of the Zeeland Flanders region, in the south-west of the Netherlands. This settlement, which existed until 1584, has now turned into a large swamp and nature reserve called Saeftinghe’s Underwater Lands (Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe). This region exceeds 3,500 hectares, The largest salt marsh …
“The Turtle Trainer”, one of Osman Hamdi Bey’s masterpieces, has an important place not only in Turkey but also in the world art history. This painting, which was made in two different versions in 1906 and 1907, is full of deep symbols and meanings that attract the attention of art lovers. We invite you to …
King Midas, who has an important place among legends, is a character enriched by stories and stories told throughout history. The life of this legendary king, especially known as “Donkey Eared King Midas”, has turned into the story of his wishes arising from his search for wealth and the regrets he experienced afterwards. King Midas’ …
Harran, in the southeast of Şanlıurfa, which has hosted many different civilizations throughout history, also has great importance in Turkish and Islamic history. Harran fascinates its visitors with the unique architecture of conical domed houses, which are found in only three different places in the world. At the same time, Harran district is known for …
Yanartaş, one of Antalya’s magnificent natural riches, is an impressive natural gas source located near the Çıralı village of Kemer district. This natural wonder, which smells of history and has a fascinating importance for tourists, is located in a location surrounded by a magnificent sea view. Thanks to its unique feature that has been going …
Mandrake (Mandragora or Mandrake) is an extremely interesting herb. The strange appearance of mandrake and the light it emits at night caused it to be perceived as a mysterious and mystical plant. In addition, the use of the plant throughout history has reinforced this perception. Mandrake has been used for medicinal purposes, as well as …
Tarih boyunca kaybolan kıtalarla ilgili birçok efsane gibi Lemurya efsanesi de oldukça ilgi çekicidir. Efsanenin kaynağı, 19. yüzyılın doğa bilimcileri tarafından keşfedilen lemur maymunlarıdır. Bu hayvanların Hindistan ve Madagaskar gibi binlerce kilometre uzaktaki ülkelerde yaşıyor olması doğa bilimciler tarafından açıklanamaz görüldü. Bu nedenle bu maymunların yaşadıkları ülkeleri de içine alacak kadar geniş bir kıtada yaşamış …
Habib-i Neccar Mosque, It is known as the first mosque established in Anatolia. The identity of Habib-i Neccar, who gave the mosque its name after it was demolished due to the earthquake, became the subject of research. Habib-i Neccar is a person who makes a living as a carpenter in Antakya. “Neccar” in Arabic means …