Turks do not describe themselves as descendants of the Ottoman Empire. Turkish identity is much older than that time period in history.

A brief history of the Silk Road in relation to the Middle East.

What is the Hashemite Kingdom? Who are the rulers of Jordan?

An explanation of Kefir, and how to obtain a live supply of real Kefir grains.

Visiting Turkish Museums? You'll want to get the Turkish Museum Pass Card and save a lot of money! There's one for tourists, and another for Turkish citizens and legal residents!

A concise list of the major Turkish holidays...important to know when you are visiting Turkey!

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were all built in the Middle East. Only one of these wonders is still visible today. What are the Seven Wonders and Where are they found?

The two oldest laws in the world come from the Middle East. Why discuss them? These two laws still have an influence on western civilization nb to this day. Read short excerpts to compare them.

Understanding what happened at the Masada is a clue to understanding the modern Jewish mindset

What are Syrian women like? Tips for navigating Syrian female culture.