Cultural history

Mounting evidence suggest that prehistoric civilizations possessed advanced technological knowledge that was lost throughout the ages

For thousands of years, Anatolian lands have been a perfect crossroads of ancient civilizations, embodying the cultural heritage of the world. The lands, also called Asia Minor by the Romans, have seen the rise and fall of many empires and civilizations.

The discussion on legislation streamlining the public administration at the committee level in Parliament had all the hallmarks of a politically civilized debate.

The Civil Protection Authority said on Friday that the suspicious envelopes sent to universities around the country this week did not contain any toxic substances, only an industrial adhesive identified in the first letter.

Samples from the letters were analyzed by the General Chemical State Laboratory in Athens.

From Asia to Europe, Turkey has been the host to many ancient civilizations for thousands of years. With its affluent sources of ancient ruins, Turkey is in the forefront when it comes to historical artifacts. Some of them are not as well-known by tourists as they deserve, like the history’s first love poem and a Viking graffiti in one of the greatest buildings ever built.

Dozens of ancient objects described as “priceless treasures,” including artifacts from the Roman, Greek, Persian and Islamic civilizations, have been seized from smugglers in Istanbul after the police’s latest sting operations. Click through for the story in photos...

Postage stamps, old coins and football cards are some of the more usual items gathered by those interested in collecting items as a hobby.

Flags flew at half-mast on buildings across Turkey on Nov. 27 to mark a day of mourning for the victims of last week’s terror attack in Egypt.

A 29-year-old man accused of mailing several letter bombs to foreign and Greek financial officials - including one that exploded in the hands of former prime minister Lucas Papademos in May, injuring him seriously - has been given until Wednesday to testify to a special investigating magistrate.

“My Style Rocks” is a reality show that tests the knowledge and taste of the young female contestants. The show aired on Skai TV, is quite popular with the female audience. It does have it male fans, too, though. They have their own favourite, which obviously differs from that of the ladies, as they take other things into consideration. It is Nefeli Axiotis.