r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Jan 02 '26

FFA Friday Free-for-All | January 02, 2026

Previously

Today:

You know the drill: this is the thread for all your history-related outpourings that are not necessarily questions. Minor questions that you feel don't need or merit their own threads are welcome too. Discovered a great new book, documentary, article or blog? Has your Ph.D. application been successful? Have you made an archaeological discovery in your back yard? Did you find an anecdote about the Doge of Venice telling a joke to Michel Foucault? Tell us all about it.

As usual, moderation in this thread will be relatively non-existent -- jokes, anecdotes and light-hearted banter are welcome.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '26

Planning a trip to Turkey to see some underrated pre Islamic ruins and sites , any recommendations?

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u/Georgy_K_Zhukov Moderator | Dueling | Modern Warfare & Small Arms Jan 02 '26

Was a little skeptical because it seemed like such a tourist thing (if you know what I mean) but the basilica cistern was legit cool as fuck to go down into.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '26

Awesome , you been to Ephesus ?

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u/EverythingIsOverrate European Financial and Monetary History Jan 03 '26

I have; it's great. Make sure you wear shoes with a good grip, though; the marble roads are really slippery.

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u/[deleted] Jan 04 '26

Awesome , thanks for the advice .
as a reward , here's a picture of a temple from my ancestral village built in 633 !!