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Slavery

Devşirme: The Tribute of Children, Slavery and the Ottoman Empire

Between 1522 and 1536, the second most powerful man in the Ottoman empire was Ibrahim Pasha.The most surprising thing about Ibrahim Pasha is not his diplomatic successes or his untimely demise. What is most surprising about Ibrahim Pasha, the second most powerful man in the Ottoman Empire between 1522-36, is Read more…

By Averill Earls, 5 years2 years ago

Episode

A History (and Food!) Buffs Thanksgiving

All of us probably have a really clear image of Thanksgiving dinner: the roasted turkey, the savory stuffing, the cranberry sauce (or can-shaped cranberry log), and of course, the sweet, flaky pies. But even though this has become the standard menu of this traditional American feast, it doesn’t really have a Read more…

By Averill Earls, 8 years6 years ago