Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Category: Culture

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Culture, Travel

San Giovanni in Laterano: The Mother of All Churches

Most visitors to Rome head straight for St Peter’s, and understandably so. Yet across the city, in a quieter corner away from the crowds of the Vatican, stands a church

Culture, Travel

Sanliurfa: The Ancient City of Prophets

Source: Pixabay Sanliurfa, often known simply as Urfa, is one of the oldest and most atmospheric cities in Turkey. Long called the City of Prophets, it blends sacred tradition with

History

Sanssouci: The Vineyard Palace Where Frederick the Great Found Peace of Mind

There is a small yellow palace on a hill in Potsdam that was never meant to impress anyone. That, oddly, is what makes it unforgettable. When you climb the six

The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's oldest large stone building.
History

Saqqara and Memphis: Egypt’s First Capital and the Necropolis Where the Pyramid Was Born

Before the pyramids of Giza rose, the story of monumental stone architecture began a little to the south, at Saqqara, the sprawling desert cemetery of Egypt’s first capital, Memphis. Here

Overview of the Sarazm archaeological site in the Zravshan valley, Tajikistan
History

Sarazm: The 5,500-Year-Old Town in Tajikistan That Rewrites Central Asia’s Past

On a river plain in Tajikistan, people were smelting copper and trading lapis lazuli across a continent six thousand years ago. Meet Sarazm, one of Central Asia’s oldest towns.

The reconstructed columns of the Temple of Artemis at Sardis
History

Sardis: The Lydian Capital Where the World’s First Coins Were Struck

Some cities are remembered for their armies, others for their gods. Sardis is remembered for its gold. Long before it became a Roman provincial town or a stop on the

Sarigi Burma
Culture

Sarigi Burma Recipe – Aksaray

What are the materials for twisting the turban? 1 tea glass of milk 1 tea glass of yoghurt 1 tea glass of olive oil 1 egg ¼ teaspoon salt 2

Sarigi Burma
Culture

Sarigi Burma Recipe – Ankara

What are the Materials of Turban Burma (Serale-Saraylı) 1 glass of milk 5 eggs As much flour as needed Half a tea glass of oil salt How to Twist the

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History

Sarkel: The Khazar Fortress Now Lost Beneath a Reservoir

On the Don, the Khazars built Sarkel with Byzantine engineers, a brick fortress guarding steppe trade routes, now submerged beneath a reservoir but saved by archaeology.

Culture

Sauteed Mushrooms with Meat in Casserole

Chef’s recipe; Mushroom casserole with meat in the oven for 4-6 people Large casserole, prepared beforehand. You can see how to prepare the newly purchased casserole here. Ingredients: 1 kg