The workshop entitled “Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Scientific Activity: Ottoman Calendars (1550-1710)” was held on March 21, 2022, at the General Assembly Hall of Istanbul University Faculty of Letters. This workshop was part of the TUBITAK-1003 Projects...
The Turkish Historical Society organized a series titled “Dialogues on the Philosophy and History of Science” to bring forth discussions in the field of philosophy and the history of science, aiming to foster a foundation for dialogue. The third speaker of this series...
We are talking about the aim, objectives of our project, and our team. After this discussion, new researchers have joined our team. For the full speech:...
Ottoman calendars hold a significant position as a valuable source for many fields including the history of science, Ottoman intellectual history, daily life, belief systems, art, medical history, natural history, environmental history, and folklore. The comparative...
Feyza Betül Aydın explores an intriguing tradition in her article: the tradition of surrogate kings. According to this tradition, surrogate kings were appointed to the throne to protect against the influence of celestial phenomena and avoid misfortune. To learn more,...
Istanbul University hosted an international congress on the history of astronomy from November 21st to 24th, 2023. Organized by the Department of History of Science at the Faculty of Letters of Istanbul University in collaboration with the French Institute of...
