Imagine you want to watch something. You open a streaming app and start scrolling, unsure of what to watch. There are so many movies and series you haven’t watched, but one movie keeps catching your eye. You’ve watched it a million times, so why do you keep going back to that movie? What is so special about it?   Well, that isn’t about the movie; it is about the connection you feel to it. You feel safe, warm, and emotionally close to that movie, and these emotions make you feel connected to...

Renaissance architecture, as its name suggests, first appeared in the 15 th century, during the Renaissance period in Italy, and replaced the Gothic style. With its breathtaking appearance and detailed craftsmanship, this architectural style remains as magnificent today as it was in its heyday. So, what lies beneath this magnificent architecture?  Let’s start from the very beginning. The event that triggered the true revival of the Renaissance was the Ottoman Empire's conquest of...