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The Enderun School: How Topkapi Palace Trained an Empire\'s Elite
History & Culture
The Enderun School: How Topkapi Palace Trained an Empire's Elite

Explore the Enderun School within Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman Empire's elite academy that transformed promising youths ...

Jan 29, 2026 197 views
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Where Did Hurrem Sultan Live? Tracing Her Footsteps in the Harem
History & Culture
Where Did Hurrem Sultan Live? Tracing Her Footsteps in the Harem

Journey into the heart of Topkapi Palace and discover the real-life spaces where Hurrem Sultan, also known as Roxelana, ...

Feb 23, 2026 224 views
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