Saturday, May 31, 2008

Celebrating the Fall of Constantinople

"Celebrating the Fall of Constantinople
Posted on May 31st, 2008 by Jenny White

Excerpts from an article in Turkish Daily News:

As Istanbul’s municipality and governorship celebrate the 555th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul, academics believe the significance attached to the celebrations has been increasing over the last decades due to a rise in Islamist sentiments in Turkey."

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