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Ottoman Lives

The Ottoman Empire lasted for six hundred years and dominated the Middle East and Europe, from Budapest to Baghdad and everything in between. The sultans ruled three continents. But they didn't do it ... Read more

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Prologue to Ottoman Lives

Prologue to Ottoman Lives

A few announcements about the series before we begin.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interes... Read more

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