You're Dead to Me Istanbul in the Ottoman Golden Age
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Jul 15, 2022 Step into 16th-century Istanbul, a bustling crossroads of cultures, commerce and intrigue. Explore palace power struggles, fashion rules, coffeehouse crackdowns, streetwise flirting and the city’s spectacular 60-day circumcision festival. There’s also time for bathhouse gossip, medical mishaps and a glimpse of life in one of the early modern world’s great metropolises.
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Grand Bazaar Marketplace
- The Grand Bazaar was a vast market offering goods from across the world.
- Istanbul was both a local and global shopping hub during the Ottoman golden age.
Sartorial Laws and Social Order
- Clothing was regulated by sartorial laws that marked social and religious status.
- Certain colors and garments were reserved by religion and rank to ease governance control.
Cuisine and Coffee Culture
- Istanbul's cuisine was diverse, reflecting its empire-wide connections.
- Coffee houses were popular social hubs but often banned due to political risks.