Strayer:
THE EUROPEAN MOMENT IN WORLD HISTORY
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| Robert Strayer, Ways of the World |
the topic "The European Moment in World History." This was a very interesting way to discuss Europe. I feel today that we have taken a total 180 degrees on this topic. History used to be taught in a very Eurocentric way. Today, it seems the trend is to teach history from a non-European perspective and to take emphasis off of Europe. What I really enjoyed about Strayer's approach was that it's necessary still to learn about both European states as well as others, and to put Europe in the context in which it belongs. Having a background in Classical and medieval history, my modern history is very weak. It was really nice to learn about 1750 forward, though I am out of my element.
Kayelı - Empire to Nation
Okay, totally tripped out on what Kayelı displayed today. A map showing what Turks are taught in school about the migration pattern of humans. This actually TOTALLY fits what my own theory has been: I have always thought that humans began in India. Since the Mughals settled northern India, and they were Turkic, then perhaps?? So according to this theory, humans would have dispursed around the world from central Asia making all people descendents of Turks. I know people are going to frown on me, but I can actually buy it. I'd like to see scientific proof. Are they still teaching this in school?
Sights:
Dolmabahçe Palace and Mosque
I had been here when I visited in 1996 and vividly remember the foot covers. Fun to relive it, and in the summer - when I went it was cold and dreary. The first mosque without the oodles and oodles of wires to hang up antiquated light fixtures/ candle holders.
Cool - breaking the fast, Iftar, for Ramadan! If you get a seat on time, the community provides the meal, and all gather and wait for the sunset call to prayer.
This evening we met at the Dervish Cafe. The waiter insisted we see the deck, so Melissa, Rob, and I took a photo with him.
One last game with Enri, my backgammon buddy aka carpet salesman near our hotel. This is, however, where Rob wound up buying his rug:)
Dolmabahçe Palace and Mosque
I had been here when I visited in 1996 and vividly remember the foot covers. Fun to relive it, and in the summer - when I went it was cold and dreary. The first mosque without the oodles and oodles of wires to hang up antiquated light fixtures/ candle holders.
Cool - breaking the fast, Iftar, for Ramadan! If you get a seat on time, the community provides the meal, and all gather and wait for the sunset call to prayer.
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