The tallest man alive, Sultan Kösen stands a staggering 8 feet, 3 inches tall. Born with a hormonal condition called pituitary gigantism, the Turkish farmer was first recognized for his jaw ...

At 71, Erdogan, Turkey’s leader for over two decades is a global ... prompting speculation that he dreams of resurrecting the Ottoman Empire and ruling it as a modern sultan. The Ottoman ...

As Turkey grows in power, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan would much prefer Iran to be weak and divided. The United States and Israel appear poised to make this dream a reality.

While Ottoman sultans had traditionally held the title of caliph since 1517, Abdulhamid II's use of the title marked a pivotal moment when the caliphate assumed unprecedented political significance.

ISTANBUL. Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, who was commemorated on the 542nd anniversary of his passing on Wednesday, is among the greatest leaders of history as a military genius, great ...

Turkish state media say authorities have detained a prominent journalist for allegedly "threatening" President Recep Tayyip ...

In All About History issue 118, on sale now, you can uncover the origins of the Ottoman Empire, from its first leader, Osman, through to the ascension of one of its greatest leaders, Suleiman the ...

Turkish state media say authorities have formally arrested a prominent journalist on Sunday for allegedly "threatening" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan online.