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Post by kemp on Sept 29, 2023 22:17:36 GMT -5
The cafe or coffee culture in so many western cities that like to consider themselves 'trendy' these days, that welcome addiction to coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino, mocha and all the rest, well, the Ottomans started the whole thing. 'Coffee was a favourite of the nobility and was something that indicated status and wealth. Eventually, Turkish Coffee opened up to the people, coffee houses became more common and open to everyone within society. People would go there to socialize, play games, or hold business meetings. In fact, they became so popular that in 1656, the Ottoman Grand Bizier Köprülü decided to make coffee drinking illegal (perhaps it had something to do with the political talk within the coffee shops among the people). The people, of course, revolted against such laws. They loved their coffee by now! The bans were eventually replaced by taxation Migration Turkish Coffee didn't stay in the Ottoman Empire for very long. By the 1600s, trading coffee became a standard practice. There are traces of Turkish Coffee in areas like Venice, England, and France as early as the 1650s. It's that good!' turkishcoffeebazaar.com/blogs/daily-bazaar/history-of-turkish-coffee First thing every morning before work I gotta have a Turkish coffee and a cigarette. True Hyrkanian breakfast, can't beat it  |
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Post by kemp on Sept 29, 2023 23:08:17 GMT -5
10,000 horses and 0 husbands, forget about that new screwball Red Sonja film, everyone should be talking about Khutulun. This is exactly how I picture her.  |
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Post by hun on Oct 5, 2023 10:11:44 GMT -5
10,000 horses and 0 husbands, forget about that new screwball Red Sonja film, everyone should be talking about Khutulun. This is exactly how I picture her. Yeah, it'd make a great movie, unfortunately, the recent attempt by the Mongols don't look to promising: |
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Post by kemp on Oct 8, 2023 18:30:13 GMT -5
Yeah, they need to make a fitting tribute to this warrior princess.  |
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Post by hun on Oct 15, 2023 7:16:01 GMT -5
...kinda difficult finding a decent video on the early Magyars:
IN THE SADDLE, ON HORSEBACK - The art of war of the conquest-era Magyars
DESCRIPTION:
The movie takes the viewer back to the 10th century, familiarizing him/her with the art of war practiced during the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The journey starts with the making of the weapons themselves, guides the viewer through their methods of use and ends with the analysis of the campaigns following the conquest. Thus, it discusses problematic aspects related to warfighting as practiced during the era.
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Post by Von K on Oct 17, 2023 19:57:08 GMT -5
...kinda difficult finding a decent video on the early Magyars: IN THE SADDLE, ON HORSEBACK - The art of war of the conquest-era Magyars
DESCRIPTION:
The movie takes the viewer back to the 10th century, familiarizing him/her with the art of war practiced during the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The journey starts with the making of the weapons themselves, guides the viewer through their methods of use and ends with the analysis of the campaigns following the conquest. Thus, it discusses problematic aspects related to warfighting as practiced during the era.Thanks Hun! Hope to get to this one soon.
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Post by Von K on Oct 19, 2023 23:26:43 GMT -5
...kinda difficult finding a decent video on the early Magyars: IN THE SADDLE, ON HORSEBACK - The art of war of the conquest-era Magyars
DESCRIPTION:
The movie takes the viewer back to the 10th century, familiarizing him/her with the art of war practiced during the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The journey starts with the making of the weapons themselves, guides the viewer through their methods of use and ends with the analysis of the campaigns following the conquest. Thus, it discusses problematic aspects related to warfighting as practiced during the era.That's was a great vid Hun thanks. Packed with interesting details and those reenactors were awesome (esp the guy performing the Parthian shot).
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Post by hun on Oct 25, 2023 10:52:49 GMT -5
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Post by hun on Oct 30, 2023 0:36:48 GMT -5
A new publication on the Xiongnu:  Xiongnu: The World's First Nomadic Empire (Oxford Studies in Early Empires)
by Bryan K Miller Description
This book raises the case of the world's first nomadic empire, the Xiongnu, as a prime example of the sophisticated developments and powerful influence of nomadic regimes. Launching from a reconceptualization of the social and economic institutions of mobile pastoralists, the collective chapters trace the course of the Xiongnu Empire from before its initial rise, traversing the wars that challenged it and the reformations that made it stronger, to the legacy left after its eventual fall.
Xiongnu expounds the economic practices and social conventions of steppe herders as fertile foundations for institutions and infrastructure of empire, and renders a model of "empires of mobilities," which engaged the control less of towns and territories and more of the movements of communities and capital to fuel their regimes. By weaving together archaeological examinations with historical investigations, Bryan K. Miller presents a more complex and nuanced narrative of how an empire based firmly in the steppe over two thousand years ago managed to formulate a robust political economy and a complex political matrix that capitalized on mobilities and alternative forms of political participation, and allowed the Xiongnu to dominate vast realms of central Eurasia and leave lasting geopolitical effects on the many worlds around them.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Hardcover: 376 pages ISBN-10: 0190083697 ISBN-13: 978-0190083 RELEASE DATE: 24 January 2024 Amazon Links: www.amazon.co.uk/Xiongnu-Worlds-Nomadic-Studies-Empires/dp/0190083697www.amazon.com/Xiongnu-Worlds-Nomadic-Studies-Empires/dp/0190083697 |
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Post by hun on Oct 30, 2023 1:07:30 GMT -5
...kinda difficult finding a decent video on the early Magyars: IN THE SADDLE, ON HORSEBACK - The art of war of the conquest-era Magyars
DESCRIPTION:
The movie takes the viewer back to the 10th century, familiarizing him/her with the art of war practiced during the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. The journey starts with the making of the weapons themselves, guides the viewer through their methods of use and ends with the analysis of the campaigns following the conquest. Thus, it discusses problematic aspects related to warfighting as practiced during the era.That's was a great vid Hun thanks. Packed with interesting details and those reenactors were awesome (esp the guy performing the Parthian shot).
I dunno if you've seen Lajos Kassai, the Magyar horse archer. He's one of the first to reintroduce the ancient art of his ancestors: Hungarian 'Master' fires passion for horseback archeryKassai Lajos 4th Guinness World record |
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Post by hun on Nov 1, 2023 9:42:16 GMT -5
Cool documentary with some great art (AI unfortunately) from the Khan's Den Youtube channel on the Rise of the Türks (Göktürks) of Mongolia. Cool...but can be a little Turko-centric at times, anyways pour yourself some fermented mare's milk and enjoy!
The Celestial Turks: Origins, Culture and Rise of the Göktürk Dynasty
Description:
In the middle of the 6th century, the fate of Eurasia was about to change forever. Two brothers, Bumin and Istemi, became leaders of the Turkic Ashina, a clan of semi-nomadic steppe warriors who resided at the Altai Mountains. Like the other tribes in the area, the Ashina were known to teach their children from a young age to ride horses and the use of bow and arrow. And like the others, they were also followers of Tengri, the almighty ruler of the sky, while abiding to the Töre, the ancient traditions which regulated society. Additionally, this clan had also specialized in blacksmithing. This was a society where religious tolerance was in place, where respect among family members was expected, where ancestry was deemed holy, and in which women could become as powerful as men. But the Ashina had been forged by subjugation, being vassals of the mighty Rouran Empire. Fueled by retribution against their exploitation, and by a vision to unite the fragmented Turkic tribes, Bumin and Istemi ignited a rebellion against the Rouran ruler, called Anagui. No longer would their people be pawns in the games of these Mongolic nobles. Now, the Turks would become the architects of their OWN destiny. This is the tale of the Ashina Clan, the crucible from which emerged the Göktürk Empire — a realm that would stretch its wings from Ukraine and the Caucasus to the borders of China and Korea. In doing so, Bumin and Istemi would liberate an entire culture from the shackles of subjugation, and shape the destiny of an entire continent. They would go down in history as "the Celestial Turks".
In the first episode of the eponymous documentary series, we are going to explore the mythical origins of the Ashina tribe, its lifestyle and societal order as well as the belief system of Tengrism, the prevailing religion of all Turkic peoples. Then, we are taking a look at the situation of the tribe among its larger neighbors, their exchange with the Chinese Wei Empire, the relations to the Turkic Tiele (Tegreg) federation as well as its standing within hierarchy of the Rouran. Lastly, we will try to understand how Bumin, the successor to the unlucky Tuwu, managed to defeat the Rouran, free his peoples from bondage and establish his own Empire in a matter of only five years.
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Post by Von K on Nov 8, 2023 19:27:29 GMT -5
That's was a great vid Hun thanks. Packed with interesting details and those reenactors were awesome (esp the guy performing the Parthian shot).
I dunno if you've seen Lajos Kassai, the Magyar horse archer. He's one of the first to reintroduce the ancient art of his ancestors: Hungarian 'Master' fires passion for horseback archeryKassai Lajos 4th Guinness World recordFantastic stuff Hun, thanks!
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Post by hun on Nov 9, 2023 16:55:09 GMT -5
...should be getting this in the next couple of days. Dunno if it is any good, but I like the cover:  FORGOTTEN TURKS: Today’s Turks and Turkic People In the Worldby Osman Karakas "Forgotten Turks" delves into the intricate tapestry of Turkic communities across the globe, providing a comprehensive exploration of their cultures, languages, and presence in various countries. From the indigenous peoples of the Americas to the lesser-known tribes in Asia, this book meticulously documents their names, languages, geographic locations, and population sizes. Unveiling the hidden stories of assimilation, survival, and cultural preservation, this book sheds light on the challenges faced by these communities. From the Arctic regions to the heart of Central Asia, "Forgotten Turks" offers a unique perspective on the diverse and often overlooked world of Turk and Turkic people, encapsulating their struggles, resilience, and enduring heritage. Explore the rich histories and contemporary lives of these communities in this meticulously researched and compassionately written book.
Link: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-TURKS-Todays-Research-Reference/dp/B0CKM28F9V/ |
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Post by kemp on Nov 10, 2023 20:28:12 GMT -5
I suppose there has always been a bit of contention on the relationship of America's native population and the Turkic and nomadic people's of northeast Asia, but after a separation of thousands of years those links have become tenuous at best.
Still, if you know where to look there are cultural bits and pieces, and I have read that the native Americans also have some connections to both south east Asian peoples and Mongols of Siberia, but what a quagmire.
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Post by hun on Nov 12, 2023 5:22:22 GMT -5
I suppose there has always been a bit of contention on the relationship of America's native population and the Turkic and nomadic people's of northeast Asia, but after a separation of thousands of years those links have become tenuous at best. Still, if you know where to look there are cultural bits and pieces, and I have read that the native Americans also have some connections to both south east Asian peoples and Mongols of Siberia, but what a quagmire. Yeah, a weird choice for the title of the book considering half of the people listed in this book are of Uralic, Tungusic, Paleo-Siberian and Yeniseian origin - and for some inexplicable reason the Mongols are not included!! Correction, the author did include the Turko-Mongol speaking Yellow Uygurs. I pencilled in my own notes in order to apply the correct linguistic affiliation of the various groups, even Uralic and Tungusic speakers are listed as Turkic!! or some simply as Altaic. The Alaskan Aleut (they are also listed as a Turkic People) are also in the book. ADDITIONAL NOTE: I noticed much of the info for this book is from the Joshua Project. Here's a link for the Ural-Siberian cluster including the Aleuts (they are described as Turkic people among others also found in this book): joshuaproject.net/clusters/311 |
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