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Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: Colwyn on October 06, 2013, 15:45:23 PM

Title: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Colwyn on October 06, 2013, 15:45:23 PM

Starting this evening on BBC2 (and BBC2 HD) at 9.00 BST. A history of the Ottoman Empire.

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 06, 2013, 18:08:39 PM

Must watch that, thanks Colwyn. 

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Steve A on October 06, 2013, 22:03:51 PM

Just watched the first very interesting episode

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: CleopatrasAsp on October 06, 2013, 23:17:00 PM

I'd like to watch this, no doubt it will eventually be available on dvd....no way will I miss my Downton Abbey fix!!

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Scunner on October 06, 2013, 23:46:50 PM

You can watch DA on ITV +1 after this  ;)

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 07, 2013, 00:17:28 AM

Also watched this tonight, very interesting and I look forward to the next two episodes.

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Menthol on October 07, 2013, 01:35:25 AM

(http://s2.postimg.org/7vicwisol/OTTOMAN3.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7vicwisol/)

Nope, can't say they have me spellbound.

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: BUBSMUM on October 07, 2013, 06:52:48 AM

Transfixed - I wish history lessons at school had been that interesting, I would have paid more attention.  That Salem the Grim was a lad!!!!

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Bluwise on October 07, 2013, 12:11:57 PM

Salem the Grim - no need for a character description with that name. I think that's my new name for my boss .......  ;D

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: WordBird on October 07, 2013, 13:49:24 PM

I really enjoyed it - fascinating stuff.
History was never my thing at school - teacher was beyond boring!
Can't wait for the next episode though.

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 07, 2013, 14:06:50 PM

Love History and was lucky enough to have a great teacher in my last years at school  He brought history alive and I looked forward to his lessons.   I suppose, in part that is why I went into the business as my job has always involved history.
I loved seeing the Topkapi Palace, my favourite place in Istanbul.  The place was fascinating and I will definitely go back on our next visit.  The spoon makers diamond was amazing  All those jewels made our Crown Jewels pale into insignificance.   The buildings  in the Palace where so beautiful and the views wonderful.   

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Colwyn on October 07, 2013, 14:13:39 PM

I think history gets more interesting the more of it you have lived through.

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 07, 2013, 16:54:29 PM

I think that's very true Colwyn..

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: KKOB on October 07, 2013, 19:36:56 PM

Amazing how the Ottoman Empire, The Holy Roman Empire, The Soviet Union and The British Empire all collapsed.

That reminds me, has the Good 'Ol USA of A re-opened yet?

 ;)

Title: Re: TV: The Ottomans
Post by: Ian on October 07, 2013, 19:42:45 PM

Beware the Ming dynasty - Still going and world domination / colonialism by stealth  ;)