Students from Across the Region
Students at Robert College come from many different countries. They represent places across Asia Minor, European Turkey, Greece, and the Balkan States. The largest...
Leadership and Trustees in New York
The Board of Trustees of Robert College is based in New York City. The president of the board is John S. Kennedy. The secretary...
Sports and Character Building
At Robert College, the gymnasium and playground are not just for fun—they are seen as very important parts of a student’s education. The college...
Free Books for a Society Who Reads Project
Q: Could you elaborate on your efforts to encourage a reading society?
Nevzat Bayhan: Fostering a “society who reads” is integral to civilization, yet certain...
Journey Through Culture at Miniaturk
Setting Goals for Miniaturk A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Can you share the objectives behind the Miniaturk project?
Nevzat Bayhan: Miniaturk, initiated in 2003, aimed...
A Conversation with Nevzat Bayhan
Q: Could you discuss Kultur Company’s endeavors?
Nevzat Bayhan: Kultur Company engages in both cultural activities and tourism-related initiatives. Notably, Miniaturk and Yerebatan Cistern are...
Zonaro Istanbul
The conquest of Istanbul through the eyes of Zonaro
If Sultan Abdulhamid hadn`t given the order, our only picture of Mehmet The Conqueror would be...
Avram Kamondo Relations
Relations with upper class...
These bankers, especially Avram Kamondo, was financing the defense expenses of the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean War between the years...
Istanbul Palaces and Kasirs
Dolmabahce Palace
Sultan Abdulmecit moved his court from Topkapi Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1855.
The palace that was built in showy style called Sekerci Style,...
Agehi (985/1577)
He was born in Vardar of Yenice. His real name is Mansur. Being from the cadi class he was a scholar, a historian and...
