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Cosmic Theater : Supermoon

On Wednesday, November 5, the largest moon of the year will take its place in the night sky. Like every full moon, this one too marks a moment when the body of the Earth comes back into alignment with its satellite. Yet the Moon is a shy goddess. Each night,

Music of the city: The music of Istanbul’s coffeehouses

In mid-19th century Ottoman Constantinople, the semai kahvehaneleri (semai coffeehouses) emerged as key spaces for socialization and gathering among the lower popular classes. Their patrons were mainly drawn from professional groups such as the tulumbacıs (volunteer fire brigades), boatmen, porters, bath attendants, and coachmen-communities that cultivated and shaped a distinct
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