The Medieval period following the Renaissance is regarded as a primitive age of thought for civilizations at this time. However, as the Western world struggled to develop, the Islamic world flourished. This led to the development of the sciences and the advancement of their culture. While often misrepresented, the time of Islamic enrichment is also […]

One of my favorite experiences when visiting new places is dining with the locals at their homes. Thanks to The Atlantic Institute and Hizmat or the Gulan movement, the Yavuz family invite me and my fellow travelers from Atlanta for a traditional Turkish dinner. They lived in a modern flat in a posh residential area […]