Turkey | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/turkey-1/RSS feed for TurkeyenFri, 27 Mar 2026 17:49:18 +0000Scientists Identify the World's First Known Dog, Which Pushes Back the Animals' Genetic Record by About 5,000 Yearshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-identify-the-worlds-first-known-dog-which-pushes-back-the-animals-genetic-record-by-about-5000-years-180988444/Two new ancient DNA studies suggest that domesticated dogs were widespread in western Eurasia more than 14,000 years agoFri, 27 Mar 2026 17:49:18 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-identify-the-worlds-first-known-dog-which-pushes-back-the-animals-genetic-record-by-about-5000-years-180988444/A Human Face Was Carved Into This Stone Pillar in Turkey 11,000 Years Agohttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-human-face-was-carved-into-this-stone-pillar-in-turkey-11000-years-ago-180987489/The T-shaped pillar is the first with a face to be found in the Stone Age archaeological sites of Turkey’s Taş TepelerFri, 10 Oct 2025 21:46:11 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-human-face-was-carved-into-this-stone-pillar-in-turkey-11000-years-ago-180987489/Scientists and Chefs Team Up to Make Yogurt From Antshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-and-chefs-team-up-to-make-yogurt-from-ants-180987455/In doing so, the team has revived an ancient Bulgarian fermentation methodMon, 06 Oct 2025 19:08:44 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-and-chefs-team-up-to-make-yogurt-from-ants-180987455/Fancy a Kulfi? From Granita to Queso Helado, Cool Down With These Seven Frozen Desserts Found Around the Worldhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/fancy-a-kulfi-from-granita-to-queso-helado-cool-down-with-these-seven-frozen-desserts-found-around-the-world-180987106/Shaved ice, stretchy ice cream and other cold treats can transport you in time and placeThu, 07 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/fancy-a-kulfi-from-granita-to-queso-helado-cool-down-with-these-seven-frozen-desserts-found-around-the-world-180987106/Ancient DNA Reveals That Men Moved in With Their Brides' Families in This Neolithic Settlementhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-dna-reveals-that-men-moved-in-with-their-brides-families-in-this-neolithic-settlement-180986915/A new study suggests that a 9,000-year-old society in Catalhoyuk, a proto-city in southern Anatolia, may have established a "female-centered" social structureWed, 02 Jul 2025 11:15:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-dna-reveals-that-men-moved-in-with-their-brides-families-in-this-neolithic-settlement-180986915/These 15 Dynamic Photos Will Make You Want to Dancehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/these-15-dynamic-photos-will-make-you-want-to-dance-180986771/Get footloose with these Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest dance scenesFri, 13 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/these-15-dynamic-photos-will-make-you-want-to-dance-180986771/Experts Think the Hagia Sophia Is in Danger. They've Got a Plan to Protect It From Earthquakeshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/experts-think-the-hagia-sophia-is-in-danger-theyve-got-a-plan-to-protect-it-from-earthquakes-180986665/Turkey is located near two fault lines, leaving the 1,500-year-old structure vulnerable to damage. Architects and engineers will be investigating how to best preserve itThu, 29 May 2025 20:12:02 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/experts-think-the-hagia-sophia-is-in-danger-theyve-got-a-plan-to-protect-it-from-earthquakes-180986665/Why Were These Teenagers Chosen as Human Sacrifices at an Ancient Mesopotamian Cemetery?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-were-these-teenagers-chosen-as-human-sacrifices-at-an-ancient-mesopotamian-cemetery-180986363/Researchers previously assumed that some of the graves at the site were royal burials. A new study presents a different theory, which challenges existing ideas about early class structuresThu, 03 Apr 2025 19:58:27 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-were-these-teenagers-chosen-as-human-sacrifices-at-an-ancient-mesopotamian-cemetery-180986363/Who Drank Wine in Ancient Troy? New Research Suggests Just About Everyonehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/who-drank-wine-in-ancient-troy-new-research-suggests-just-about-everyone-180986348/Chemical analyses revealed wine residue on both expensive goblets and common cups unearthed among the legendary city's ruinsTue, 01 Apr 2025 19:20:29 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/who-drank-wine-in-ancient-troy-new-research-suggests-just-about-everyone-180986348/Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hallhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-mosaics-of-two-fighting-cupids-and-a-mysterious-inscription-at-an-ancient-greek-city-hall-180986248/New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in present-day TurkeyTue, 18 Mar 2025 19:04:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-mosaics-of-two-fighting-cupids-and-a-mysterious-inscription-at-an-ancient-greek-city-hall-180986248/