#turkish
3 stories
The Istanbul Hammam | حمّام إسطنبول
Anastasia Chrome•6 min read
An American convert visits a historic hammam in Istanbul. The attendant shows her how Turkish women have bathed for centuries—and pleasures that predate the empire.
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The Ottoman Historian | مؤرخة العثمانيين
Anastasia Chrome•3 min read
She researches Ottoman palace archives in Istanbul. He's the descendant who guards family secrets. Their academic inquiry becomes something more personal.
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The Turkish Delight | لقمة القاضي
Anastasia Chrome•5 min read
A widower visits a sweet shop in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. The confectioner who serves him offers more than lokum—she offers a taste of what he's been missing.
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