In the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire, once a vital transmission mechanism bringing science and medicine to the West, clung to tradition and resisted industrialization.

An ottoman bed has a storage undercarriage accessible by lifting the mattress. It's great for those wanting more storage but does require more upkeep.

The first Ottoman Turkish bow crafted entirely from organic materials using 2,000-year-old techniques has been brought back to life at the Archers Foundation and debuted at the Fetih Cup archery ...