In part two of our mini-series on Turkey, we delve deeper into the electrifying history of Turkish empires, from the Byzantine to the Ottoman. We explore how these empires sent shockwaves through history, shaping the world as we know it. Without the Ottomans, Columbus may never have discovered America, due to the crucial role in redirecting trade routes. The Ottoman Empire's influence sparked the Renaissance, a period of immense cultural and intellectual growth in Europe which in turn paved the way for humanism, challenging traditional thinking. Join us as we unravel how the downfall of the Ottoman Empire coincided with the birth of Irish Nationalism and how Atatürk turned it all around.
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