A Young Man’s Journey from Islam to Protestantism
The son of a high-ranking pasha, who served as an officer in the Turkish army, became close friends with an American family living in...
Missionary Education in Turkey
Several high-quality colleges and schools are run by missionary boards throughout Turkey. These institutions provide education for students of all levels and have become...
Protestant Worship in Constantinople
Every Sunday in Constantinople, eleven Protestant church services are held in four different languages. These services offer spiritual support to a diverse international community...
The Essence of Vinegrowing
A Conversation with Resit Soley
Preserving Heritage and Nurturing Culture
Q: Importance of Vinegrowing
R. Soley: Turkey, specifically the Anatolian Peninsula, is the cradle of vinegrowing and...
Resit Soley’s Mission in Turkish Viniculture
Preserving Heritage and Quality
Elevated to the Advisory Board Focused on Turkish Wine Culture
Resit Soley, elected to the Advisory Board of the Wine Culture Project...
Reviving Bozcaada’s Wine Culture
Corvus Vineyards’ Journey
Bozcaada A Haven for Vineyards
Architect Resit Soley embarked on a mission in 2002 – to revive Bozcaada’s ancient wine and vineyard culture,...
Filibe Koftecisi
If, whilst shopping, you couldn`t stop thinking about having some delicious meatballs, then look no further; head straight to Filibe. You`ll find delicacies like...
Avram Kamondo Relations
Relations with upper class...
These bankers, especially Avram Kamondo, was financing the defense expenses of the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean War between the years...
Palace Weddings on the Ottoman Dynasty
Shows and fireworks on the Golden Horn
That day the heart of Istanbul and of the empire was beating at this procession.
The participants wore their...
