Jared Diamond and Geodeterminism: Is Geography Fate?
Jared Diamond is a biologist, not a social or humanitarian. While researching the evolution of birds in New Guinea, he...
History
The Development of the Idea of Geographical Determinism
Geographical determinism is the one that proposes that human behavior is determined by environmental factors and 2. It is a...
Ibn Khaldun and Geographical Determinism
To what extent is man affected by the natural conditions in which he lives? Is geography destiny? What are Ibn...
What is Ottoman Historiography? XV-XVII. Century Ottoman Chronicles
Ottoman historiography emerged relatively late to the foundation of the state. The first Ottoman histories are accepted as Yahşi Fakih...
Historiography and the Birth of the Annales School
The Anneles School, which has recently increased its influence in world historiography, has opened the doors of new fields in...
Maritime Activities of the Russians in the Mediterranean in the XIII Century
The XVI century was a turning point for Russia. As a matter of fact, the centralization policies that started in...
The Landing of the Russians in the Mediterranean (X-XI. Century)
When the Varangians came from beyond the sea and established their rule over the Slavic cities, the foundations of the...
Italian Powers in the Mediterranean: From the 14th to the 16th Century
From the 11th century onward, Italian city-states such as Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa, and Venice began to gain influence in Mediterranean...
History of Astrology: The Development of Astrology from Mesopotamia to Ancient Greece
The history of astrology is a result of people's curiosity and admiration for the sky. Astrology is a pseudoscience that...
Voluntary Eunuch in Pain, Skoptsi: Russia’s Most Ruthless Sect
The Skoptsi sect, which also called itself the "Lambs of God" or the "White Doves", is one of the most...