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Why Were the Ottomans Such Successful Conquerors: Faith and Firearms
The Ottomans' conquests were an integral part of their way of life, and that’s one of the reasons why they were such successful conquerors. Through...
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Ottoman Empire Slavery: Men, Women and Children Slaves
Ottoman empire slavery was a legal and rampant practice in the empire, and it has been one of the biggest concerns of the civilized world. Since an...
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Ottoman Architecture: A Tale of Illustrious Passion and Art
Ottoman Architecture is world-famous for its illustrious structures and excessive use of tiles, minarets and tombs. The best thing about Ottoman ar...
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Nouadhibou / Mauritania – The world’s largest ship graveyard
The city of Nouadhibou is on the Atlantic west coast of Africa in the country of Mauritania. It boasts the world’s largest ship graveyard, with 300...
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Norse Demigods: Their Birth, Life and Death
Norse demigods are very famous in Norse mythology and even beyond the mythology. Probably because they have been shown to possess great power and s...
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Nabih Berri | Influential Leader of the Amal
Nabi Berri , a political figure, is one of the most influential politicians in Lebanon. He’s the leader of the Amal movement. He is also one of the...
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Muhammad al-Mahdi – Is the Twelfth Imam Already Here?
The Twelver Branch of Shi’a Islam believes Muhammad al-Mahdi to be the end-times redeemer. Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Mahdi is the last of the Twelve...
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Morocco's Religion: Strict Sunni Islam in a Tourist Country
Morocco's religion is a concern as the country is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Africa. The cities of Marrakesh and Casabla...
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Morocco's History: A Beautiful Tapestry of History
Morocco is one of the most fascinating countries in the Maghreb region. Its geographical location presents a distinct blend of African, Mediterrane...
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Mustafa I: The Saint and the Mad Monarch Who Reigned Twice
Mustafa I was the 15 th sultan of the Ottomans and ascended to the throne twice after succeeding his brother Ahmed I. The first part of his reign l...
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The Sultanate of Women and Their Game of Power and Influence
The Sultanate of women was a period in the Ottoman empire where the females that were close to the Sultan had a profound influence on the political...
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Minarets: Towers of Islamic Prayer
Minarets came about because mosques were structurally small, so practitioners used mini-towers to perform their call to prayer. According to Hadith...