Istanbul was occupied by the Allies in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The proclamation of the Turkish Republic in October 1923, heralding the birth of modern Turkey from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, marked a victory for the local...more →

It took several international treaties and five years to dismantle the Ottoman Empire and redraw the borders in one of the most tumultuous regions of the world. From Sudan to Georgia and from Iraq to Greece, the collapse of the empire gave rise...more →

The Gallipoli Campaign, also known as the Çanakkale War, had a profound impact on the artistic expression in Turkey. The war, which took place during World War I, served as a source of inspiration for many artists, poets, and writers, and its...more →