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The Sultan's Garden: Ottoman Science and the Tulip Era
While previous episodes have explored the political intrigues of the Topkapi Palace and the military might of the Janissaries, this episode shifts focus to the intellectual flowering of the Ottoman Empire during the early eighteenth century. We examine the 'Tulip Era,' often dismissed by historians as a period of decadent luxury, but which was actually a vibrant hub of scientific inquiry and technological adaptation. Lucas and Luna discuss how Sultan Ahmed III’s court became a center for astronomical observation, medical innovation, and engineering, driven by figures like Ibrahim…
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