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The latter stages of the 20th century were characterized by deterritorialization, increased socio-economic, political, and cultural interdependence, an intensified interaction of states, groups, and individuals, and far-reaching, rapid advances within technology, medicine, and science (Scholte 2000). One particular area experiencing the confluence of these processes has been the international organ trade. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, improvements in medical practices and the…

In August 6th, 1956, I danced with Manuel in the dance organized in my village, at an orange grove that was placed near the public washing place. The walls had recently been whitewashed and the moon corroborated that whiteness. It seemed day to me, I swear it seemed day. The stars were placed by our waist, they were so many that started tickling us, wrapping us. I danced with Manuel as I was dancing with the eternity. I remember quite better his hot breathing in my neck than his awkward words he…

Throughout history there have been several great empires. However, the Ottoman Empire, the Mughal Empire, and the Safavid Empire were the last of these great Islamic Empires. Their accomplishments, culture, and various leaders have all helped pave the path for modern society. The Ottoman Empire was one of the most monumental and well established Empires of all time . The Ottoman Empire replaced the Byzantine Empire as a major power in the Eastern Mediterranean. The empire was located in…

This work of art was named as Sidamara Type Sarcophagus. It is at the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. In the section of Roman Period Works Sidamara Type Sarcophagus can be found with other sarcophaguses and grave steels. It is made from marble as other sarcophaguses in that period. The period is Roman Period and 2. century A.D. . The period can be seen from sculptures which placed to sarcophagus and also from columns too. Order of columns is ionic order . Roman architects determined the shape,…

etc. ISIS has been a problem for a while now. They are going global with 143 attacks in 29 countries and have killed about 2,043 people. Some of their attacks are the Paris bombing, three suicide bombers attack the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, and now the Egypt bombing. ISIS is a group that has many reported killings and is very dangerous. The ISIS group placed an explosive device under a seat in the main prayer hall and killed at least 45 people. 28 people killed in Tanta and 17…

poultry dish, and it combines boiled chicken, sugar, cinnamon and milk. It sounds strange, but it is common throughout Turkey, so maybe it's worth a try if it's ever offered to you. Number Fourteen: It Has One of the Largest Malls on Earth. It is in Istanbul and it's called Grand Bazaar. It's 333,000 square feet, and as it's been around since 1455, it…

Like with any business it has it highs and lows as well tragedy. Georges Nagelmackers passed away at the age of 60 in the year of 1905 leaving behind possibly the most successful luxury transportation system for the time as his legacy. Even the Orient Express couldn’t except the effects of war unfortunately even with CIWL extensive connections with many of the heads of Europe made by Nagelmackers couldn’t prevent the train’s hiatus during World War I. Shortly after the end of the war they…

the Byzantines due to a personal bias toward the Byzantines? The Byzantines ruled from 330 C.E. until 1453. After the Roman Empire fell, the emperor Constantine moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium. Byzantium, also known as Constantinople and Istanbul, is now located in present day Turkey. After Constantine built up Byzantium to be a very nice place, he named it after himself; Constantinople. During the Byzantines 1,000 year history, they achieved many things that most people haven’t…

Roman art and architecture resembled Greek art slightly because many of the roman artists were usually from Greece. Starting off by the sculpture “Head of the Patrician” dated 50 BCE this sculpture is a three-dimensional carved figure from the shoulders and up. This piece was carved showing verism (extreme realism) it was carved to show all the wrinkles and scars on the old man’s face which signified he had been in a battle which was a respectable honor. Another sculpture the Romans have created…

Dr. Cigdem V. Sirin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey, and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M University. Dr. Sirin’s article is research put together about how racial injustices have been stemming from the war on drugs. How these injustices and racial inequalities have not only been overlooked by some previous Presidential Administrations but were at times even aggravated. She makes the argument that some improvements have been made during President…