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Turkish Footprints in the Vatican
1 Season
New Documentary
History
Dr. Rinaldo Marmara explores Turkish history through the records in the Vatican Secret Archives.
- Episodes
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1. Zizim
27m
Dr. Marmara explores the beginning of the throne struggle following the death of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and Prince Cem's, known as Zizim in the West, journey to Rhodes after leaving his homeland.
2. The Black Parrot
34m
How did Zizim end up in the heart of Christendom? Dr. Marmara unveils the mystery behind the young Ottoman's arrival at the Vatican and his tragic fate in the archives.
3. The Will
34m
The existence of a document linked to Fatima al-Zahra', daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, leads Dr. Marmara on a fruitless search, but a call changes everything.
4. Margherita
29m
Who was the truly powerful consort of Suleiman the Magnificent? An ancient manuscript found in the Vatican Secret Archives reveals a surprising connection to Italian nobility.
5. The Book of Dede Korkut
30m
Dr. Marmara seeks to uncover how an invaluable collection of epics, the Book of Dede Korkut, reached the Vatican, shedding light on the world of the ancient Turks.
6. The Unfound Grave
32m
Dr. Marmara is following the trail of an Australian wealthy publisher's efforts to find the grave of his son, Lieutenant Jr. Frank Coffee, who died in the Gallipoli Campaign during WWI.
7. The Traveler on the Nile
31m
A detailed map preserved in the Vatican Archives offers unusual insights into the life and legacy of Evliya Çelebi, the extraordinary 17th-century Ottoman traveler.
8. The Captain of the Seas
34m
Through an intriguing biographical manuscript, Dr. Marmara explores the legendary Ottoman admiral Barbarossa's connection with the Holy See.