The Ottoman Empire is one of the most important and influential major empires in history, though it is sometimes overlooked in the West (which may have something to do with the ...

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the early modern world and the Ottoman history continues with a video on the rise of the Janissaries. How did the Ottoman ...

The origins of the Janissary corps -- The Devňirme or Christian levy -- Pillars of the Empire -- The Ottoman armed forces -- The victorious years -- The great campaign -- Fish stink from the ...