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SPECIAL COLLECTION 1 Remembrance: Armenians In Ottoman Empire (Anonymous)
Armenians preserved their culture, history, and language through the course of time, largely thanks to their distinct religious identity among the neighboring Turks and Kurds. Like the Greek Orthodox and Jewish minorities of the Ottoman Empire, they constituted a distinct millet, led by the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople. Under this system, Christians and Jews were considered religious minorities/second-class citizens; they were subjected to elevated taxation, but in return they were granted autonomy within their own religious communities and were exempted from military service. Growing religious and political influence from neighboring communities necessitated implementation of security measures that often required a longer waiting period for minorities to seek legal recourse in the courts.Under the Ottoman rule, Armenians formed three distinct millets: Armenian Orthodox Gregorians, Armenian Catholics, and Armenian Protestants (which was formed in the 19th century)
These are very special photos that were taken pre-1915 era, and addresses culture and life style of Armenians in Anatolia .CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE IMAGES
These are very special photos that were taken pre-1915 era, and addresses culture and life style of Armenians in Anatolia .CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE IMAGES
SPECIAL COLLECTION 2 ISTANBUL ON HDR
Istanbul (historically Byzantium and Constantinople) is the largest city of Turkey, home to a population of 13,483,052 in 2011. Located in the northwest of the country, it lies on the Bosphorus strait and encompasses the natural harbour known as the Golden Horn. Extending both on the European (Thrace) and Asian (Anatolia) sides of the strait, Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world situated on two continents.
During its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital of the Roman Empire (330–395), the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and theOttoman Empire (1453–1922). When the new Republic of Turkey was proclaimed in 1923, Ankara was chosen as its capital. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE IMAGES
During its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital of the Roman Empire (330–395), the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin Empire (1204–1261), and theOttoman Empire (1453–1922). When the new Republic of Turkey was proclaimed in 1923, Ankara was chosen as its capital. CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE IMAGES
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Video of the Month.. LESSONS IN LOVE (live)- LEVEL 42 Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s. The band gained fame for their high-calibre musicianship—in particular that of Mark King, whose percussive slap-bass guitar technique provided the driving groove of many of the band's hits. The band are also known for the combination of King's lead vocals and keyboard player Mike Lindup's falsetto backing vocals. Having been a very successful live and studio band in the 1980s, Level 42's commercial profile diminished during the early 1990s following a series of personnel changes and musical shifts. After disbanding in 1994, the band reformed in 2001. |
CONVERSATION WITH A SHADOW
By Nirvana
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These selected poems are collected from Nirvana's three years long journal. The theme runs itself under the umbrella of a Shadow. Her feelings towards life are represented with conversations. The stories find themselves in everyday life with compassion, love and tolerance.
This web site is dedicated to my grandfather, photo artist Karekin Mikaelian. May god bless his soul!
