Ottoman Empire

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Ottoman Empire has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Discussed as a declining power during the Crimean War, central to the conflict's origins.

The Ottoman Empire, also known historically as Turkey or the Turkish Empire, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century, centred in modern-day Turkey. It also controlled parts of southeastern Central Europe between the early 16th and early 18th centuries.