History Stuff

In the 17th century, Ottoman inventor Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi dreamt of flight, something once believed possible only for birds. But was he a real person or just a legend? Ali and Fatih dive into the details, answering whether Çelebi truly soared or if he just took the idea to new heights.

Ali and Dr. Enis Doku take us on a journey through the life of Muslim inventor Ismail al-Jazari, the engineer whose inventions outnumber his name, and who was mastering marketing long before it even had a name.

The Spoonmaker’s Diamond—more legends than carats. Gem expert Mutlu Ramazan joins Ali to cut through myths and polish the facts, tracing its journey from the 17th century to today.

Was Mimar Sinan’s minaret really leaning, or just a trick of genius? The expert says, “Sinan made a mistake? Never!” From soaring domes to aqueducts, the Ottoman master outshined even Michelangelo. Dr. Olcay Aydemir joins Ali to unravel his architectural marvels!

Ali sits down with the legendary "Tozkoparan" himself—well, the actor playing him—to relive a historic arrow shot so epic, it might just be bending time. Then, archery expert Dr. Anık steps in to settle the dust (literally) and teach Ali a thing or two about flinging arrows like a true Ottoman marksman.

Ali and Berat take us on a high-flying adventure through the world of early rocket science. Meet the audacious pioneer who became the first person to ride a rocket into the sky—talk about shooting for the stars! And of course, his skyward aspirations came with a reward that’s definitely worth the altitude. Buckle up—it’s history with a lift-off!

Ali and Enes dive deep into the fascinating world beneath the waves, unveiling the history of submarines with flair. With a humorous spin, we travel back in time to witness the events unfold—because why explore the deep without a bubbly laugh or two?

Ali is joined by Ozan, who unravels the myth of the Maiden's Tower—where history meets a dash of humor! With a lighthearted reenactment, Ozan gives us the lowdown on the tower’s legendary tale, proving that even ancient stories can be served with a side of fun.

Burak joins Ali to unravel the magic behind Zati Sungur, the master of sawing people in half. With a comedic twist, they take us through the fascinating history of Turkish magic, showing us how this "cutting-edge" trick became a legendary art form.

Mustafa joins Ali to unravel the world of Ibn al-Haytham, aka Alhazen, the father of optics, and his golden age. They journey through time, mixing science with comedy to reveal how a man who studied light ended up shining in history. "Visionary" much?