İstiklâl Marşı, the Turkish anthem
On October 29th the Republic of Turkey turns 100 and to celebrate I believe there is nothing better than discovering together its anthem, the İstiklâl Marşı, one of the most…
“Aşk-ı Memnu” by Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil
"Aşk-ı Memnu" by Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil is rightly considered one of the masterpieces of Turkish literature, capable of showing us both Ottoman splendor and a profound psychological analysis of the…
“Devil’s Yard ” by Ivo Andric
"Devil's Yard" by Ivo Andric will make us fully discover the reality of prison under the Ottoman Empire, while revealing the stories of its prisoners, who were often innocent Devil's…
All LGBT-themed books and articles by Medio Oriente e Dintorni
The list with all the LGBT-themed books and articles covered by Medio Oriente e Dintorni in the first 5 years of its history Be free to be whoever you want…
“Erdoğan” by Can Dündar and Mohamed Anwar, the comic about Erdoğan’s rise to power
"Erdoğan" by Can Dündar and Mohamed Anwar is a truly fascinating graphic novel which, through the story of Erdoğan's rise to power, also tells the story of the Turkish '900…
Yakamoz S-245, one of the best Turkish science fiction series
Yakamoz S-245 is a catastrophic Netflix series that will make us explore the depths of the abyss and the human soul Yakamoz S-245 After a devastating disaster strikes Earth, a…
“Yeni Dünya ” by Sabahattin Ali
"Yeni Dünya" by Sabahattin Ali is a collection of 13 stories set from 1936 to 1942 that will make you discover the soul of Anatolia at its best "Yeni Dünya"…
“The Fall of Leaves” by Reşat Nuri Güntekin
Reşat Nuri Güntekin's "The Fall of Leaves" is a milestone of Turkish literature, able to make you fully understand how the dynamics changed within the post-independence Turkish family The Fall…
“La guida alimentare nell’Islam” by Elif Didem Örs
An italian food guide able to provide you with valuable advice inspired by the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) but which are valid for anyone who wants to improve…
“Uzun Yürüyüş” by Ayhan Geçgin
"Uzun Yürüyüş" by Ayhan Geçgin is a unique and intense novel, able to convey an incredible sense of emptiness which is essential to rediscover ourselves "Uzun Yürüyüş" by Ayhan Geçgin…
