Articles related to "Pasha"

On April 24, 1915, in Constantinople, the Young Turks began the ethnic cleansing, or genocide, of the Turkish Armenian population.

Filling up the laneways between Turkey's Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar, a myriad of stalls and shops awaits. Istanbul's atmospheric, teeming crowd at its best.

The Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji is a moving story about how people grow and change.

Under the protection of Venice, the Ionian island of Corfu provided the setting for Shakespeare's The Tempest, before being conquered by Napoleon and then the British.

Die Entführung aus Dem Serail (Abduction from the Seraglio), by Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart: Seraglio plot summary, character list, and other Mozart opera information.

Stephen Decatur led a small group of sailors into the heart of the pirate capital of Tripoli and in a daring raid burned the USS Philadelphia.

Newcastle, Australia has some world-class surfing beaches that are also excellent for a day with the family or simply some time-out relaxing.

Daniel Liebotwitz & Charlie Pearson's book about the last and most controversial African expedition led by Henry Morton Stanley.

Uskudar is only a quarter of an hour's ferry trip from the centre of Istanbul. But in that fifteen minutes you'll cross continents.

The original inhabitants of Algeria were the Berbers. Berbers were commonly found on the northern cost of Africa. Because of that the area was known as the Barbary Coast.

Kara Mustafa was the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1676 to 1683, and the architect behind the 1683 siege of Vienna.

The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top five female and five male dancers, performing in pairs and solos.

Despite initial successes, the Russian march to Constantinople was severely weakened by Osman Pasha at the Battle of Plevna and the threats of British intervention.

Soon after its discovery in 1837, the Sarcophagus of Menkaura was lost when the ship carrying it, the Beatrice, disappeared in or near the Mediterranean.

In the same area as the famous Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Underground Cistern, this charming museum of rugs, ceramics and calligraphy is often overlooked by visitors.

Wife of aristocrats and mistress of kings and barons, Jane Digby fell in love in the 1850s with Greek War of Independence chieftain, Christodoulos Hadjipetros.

The best stroll along the city's waterfront takes in the late-Ottoman Imperial residence, the shopping area of Besiktas, Ciragan Palace and the famous mosque at Ortakoy.

Giovanni Belzoni, the 19th-century explorer and Egyptian archaeologist, started out on his adventures as a circus strongman.

Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.

Susan's innocent talk turns in to a steamy kiss on Desperate Housewives. King Silas Benjamin tries to keep his country unified on Kings.

Egyptian cuisine is an amalgamation of foods from many different sources, with typical Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, combined with foods from around the world.

Boris Pasternak, A Russian poet and writer and Nobel Prize winner deftly weaves a tale of life in Russia the early 1900's in his book,Dr. Zhivago.

The first world war received a national museum in Kansas City 90 years after the end of the war to end all wars left only poppies to remember the war dead.

Grazalema Natural Park is one of Spain's most inspiring mountain areas, perfect for walking, bird watching, photography or hiking through the beautiful white villages.

In the first year of the 20th century the Ottoman sultan ordered the start of building work on the Hejaz railway to allow easier access for pilgrims to the holy places.

Die Zigeunerbaron, a German operetta by Johann Strauss II. The Gypsy Baron opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Strauss II operetta information.

In the past Kukoonur has never cared much about the box office potential of his films, yet he has always made quality films. But recently it seems he has lost his way.

Marrakesh is a city known for its Djema el Fna square, its Hammams and its eclectic souks. Lose yourself in the seductive magic of this African/Arabic city.

2009 is the 200th anniversary of that beloved UK institution, the British curry industry.

The Coptic Museum is one of Cairo's less-known tourist sites, but its displays give a fascinating insight into an ancient people still surviving in Egypt today.

Although it is often intriguing and complex, Neville's long-awaited sequel to The Eight is just not as good as the original.

The Greek War of Independence (1821-1829) started as a revolt, or revolution, of Christian or Greek subject populations of the Ottoman Empire against the Ottoman regime.

The Presidential Pet Museum in Washington D.C. holds information about the pets that once called the White House home. Quiz yourself on the names of the Presidents pets.

In 1809 Lord Byron undertook a journey that would see him publish one of his greatest works Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Rupert Everett followed after him for Channel 4.

On the island of Cyprus, history lies in layers, with bits of different eras exposed as in an archaeological dig that dates from prehistoric times to the 21st century.

Aida, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Aida opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Whether fact or fiction, the stories about The Spoonmaker, The Dresden Green and The Hope make fascinating reading.

The museums, galleries and historic sites of Istanbul get ready to put the best foot forward in a program of art and culture. Prepare to be enraptured, Turkish style.

Too often Istanbul begins to wear out the over-zealous visitor. Yet two often-overlooked places are but a brief stroll from Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet.

The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.

Britain badly under-estimated the emerging new state of Turkey during World War One. Winston Churchill made three great blunders in pursuing a risky Dardanelles Campaign.

Dr. Zhivago is a romantic epic set against the backdrop of war during the Russian Revolution. Omar Sharif and Julie Christie portray star crossed lovers, Yuri and Lara.

Istanbul is gearing up for a year-long programme of events in order to live up to its title of European Capital of Culture in 2010. This guide picks out the highlights