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Although Pliny the Elder did not yet coin the word “culture” (cultura) as a term, he did distinguish between terrenus (belonging to the earth) and facticius (artificially produced things).

Cicero characterizes philosophy as cultura animi, that is, as the cultivation of the spirit. In addition to culture as material culture in Pliny, there is also culture as a processing of one's own personality.

10 years ago: "You shall fear your people as you fear God."

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This saying, fixed in Turkish on a garage door in Istanbul, which basically applies everywhere in the world and regardless of any religious orientation or world view, seems to have a completely different interpretation relevance in Turkey.

Turkey discovering pedestrian – an attempt clarification

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Turkey rediscovering the pedestrian – an attempt clarification

Thanks to our attentive reader and observer Buschi, we are once again able to put a memorable article online with the accompanying pictures in the portal. Despite many notices, warnings and even spots on television, the number of people involved in road accidents in Turkey is huge.

Cigarette ban in Turkey, smoking hookahs be banned?

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Cigarette ban in Turkey, smoking hookahs will be banned?

With the consistent ban on nicotine consumption in public places in the last few years since 2009, a wave of indignation initially arose, since the Turks in particular are known for consuming/enjoying huge quantities of cigarettes.

Trends in caravanning industry are on show in Düsseldorf

In Düsseldorf the trends in the caravanning industry are on show

CARAVAN SALON will also live up to its position as the leading trade fair for the caravanning sector this year. From 27 August to 4 September 2022 (Preview Day on 26 August) 736 exhibitors will be presenting motorhomes, caravans and campervans in a wide variety of price ranges in 16 halls and on the outdoor premises.

How to Manage Your Finances in Germany

How to Manage Your Finances in Germany

Learning how to manage your finances abroad can feel complicated, especially if you're switching between currencies to keep on top of your expenses back home.

Another heinous honour killing in Turkey

Another heinous honour killing in Turkey

And again one asks oneself, how is this still possible in a society that is fundamentally modern and how do the representatives of religious faith actually express themselves in the assessment of this heinous act against the background of honour killing?

Deadly attack on doctor sparks protests in Turkey

Deadly attack on doctor sparks protests in Turkey

A deadly attack on a cardiologist has sparked outrage and protests in Turkey, particularly in Istanbul. Doctors took to the streets in several cities across the country today and demonstrated against increasing violence against their profession.

Erdogan decides name change: Turkey - Türkiye

Erdogan decides to change name: Turkey should become Türkiye

Ankara also wants to use only the Turkish country name in foreign languages ​​in the future. The government wants to use this to improve the country's reputation. However, the move also raises many questions.

P. Marubb i and photographers in the Ottoman era

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Pietro Marubbi and photographers in the Ottoman era

Marubi Museum is glad to invite you at the opening of a unique exhibition which puts together the work of some of the most important photographers of the Ottoman Era, also including part of Pietro Marubi collection recently discovered in the photographic collection of Sultan Abdülhamid II in Istanbul.

New Year's Eve and New Year - at the turn of the year 2021!

New Year's Eve and New Year - at the turn of the year 2021!

Another year has passed, a new year has begun. Many events, positive as well as negative, happened in the past year, so there were multiple annual reviews of the past events in the media, which should also motivate each individual to draw at least a brief summary in order to learn personal lessons for the future to maybe change, adapt, react to things in one's life. This is especially true when it comes to stop the pandemic.

For Christmas - a Poem by Joanna Fuchs

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For Christmas - a poem from Joanna Fuchs

Christmas is the feast of the birth of Jesus Christ. The actual festival or public holiday is December 25th, Christmas Day, also called Sollemnitas in nativitate Domini, whose celebrations begin on the eve of Christmas Eve.

ARMIN LINKE - A CARD OR MAYBE TWO til 16th of March

ARMIN LINKE - A CARD OR MAYBE TWO

The Museum of Contemporary Photography of Milano Cinisello Balsamo and Marubi National Museum of Photography introduce the exhibition of Armin Linke, one of the most renowned Italian artists in the international scene.

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