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Art & Aesthetics, Cultural Heritage, History & Culture, History of Art, Ottoman History

Turquerie: The 18th-Century European Craze for Ottoman Art, Fashion, and Music

Explore the Turquerie movement that captivated 18th-century Europe, turning Ottoman-inspired fashion, art, music, and coffee rituals into symbols of refinement. Discover how diplomatic visits, Lady Montagu’s letters, and master painters reshaped the West’s fascination with the East.

Mirasium
December 9, 2025

History & Culture, Ottoman History

Slavery in the Ottoman Empire: From Slave to Royal Consort and Grand Vizier

Inspecting New Arrivals by Giulio Rosati 2

Explore the unique nature of slavery in the Ottoman Empire. This article examines the kul and devshirme systems, the legal rights of slaves, and the extraordinary social mobility that allowed individuals like Hürrem Sultan and Sokollu Mehmed Pasha to rise from servitude to the heights of imperial power.

Mirasium
October 9, 2025