Books
The Astonishing and Daunting Journeys of the Apostle Paul by Tim Kloske, Xulon Press (2022)
Biblical Sites in Turkey by Everett C. Blake & Anna G. Edmonds, Redhouse Yayinlari (2003)
Biblical Turkey: A Guide to the Jewish and Christian Sites of Asia Minor by Mark Wilson, Ege Yayinlari; 4th updated and revised edition (2020)
Christian Origins in Ephesus and Asia Minor by Mark R. Fairchild, Hendrickson Academic; Second edition (2017)
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey, by Clyde E. Fant, & Mitchell G. Reddish, Oxford University Press (2003)
An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul: His Life, Ministry, and Missionary Journeys by Alan S. Bancy, Baker Books (2021)
In the Steps of Saint Paul by Peter Walker, Augsburg Fortress Publishers (2019)
Istanbul: City of Majesty at the Crossroads of the World by Thomas F. Madden, Penguin Books; Reprint edition (2017)
Living in the Ottoman Realm: Empire and Identity, 13th to 20th Centuries, Christine Isom-Verhaaren, Kent F. Schull, Eds. Indiana University Press; Illustrated edition (2016)
The Seven Churches by Randall Smith, Self-Published (2021)
Podcasts
BYU Radio: In Good Faith – Season 7:
- Ep. 164: Introducing the Crossroads of Faith. Turkey Series 1/10
- Ep. 165: Jewish Communities in Turkey. Turkey Series 2/10
- Ep. 166: Paul in Ephesus. Turkey Series 3/10
- Ep. 167: The Caves of Cappadocia and Ancient Christianity. Turkey Series 4/10
- Ep. 168: The Hagia Sophia. Turkey Series 5/10
- Ep. 169: Ottomans and the Imam. Turkey Series 6/10
- Ep. 170: Rumi and the Sheikh. Turkey Series 7/10
- Ep. 171: Book Club, Poetry by Rumi. Turkey Series 8/10
- Ep. 172: Turkish Food and Culture. Turkey Series 9/10
- Ep. 173: LDS Experience in Turkey. Turkey Series 10/10
Videos — Introduction to Turkey
- THE HISTORY OF TURKEY in 10 minutes, Knowledgia
- How Constantinople Became Istanbul, Turkey, Worldview w/ Captain Kurt
- When did Constantinople become Istanbul?, History Matters
- A History of Christianity in Turkey, SAT7NA
- Why did the Great Schism Happen? Knowledgia
- Turkey Travel Guide: Everything You NEED TO KNOW Before Visiting Turkey, Island Hopper TV
- Best TURKEY Travel Advice, Wild Viking Travels
- 9 Things NOT to do in TURKIYE | Know This Before You Travel, Olga Pro. Going places
- 10 Things NOT to do in TURKEY – MUST SEE BEFORE YOU GO!,Turkishle
- AVOID these SCAMS in Turkey. Watch before traveling!, Olga Pro. Going places
- 12 REAL TURKISH Street Foods (Turkish Food TOUR) Travel Interesante – Gökçe & Steve
Videos — Byzantines
Overview
- The Byzantine Empire Explained in 13 Minutes, Captivating History
- Crash Course Byzantine Empire, Mr. Z
- Brief History of the Byzantine Empire, 5 Minutes
- Why the term "Byzantine" Empire shouldn’t be used any more., Maiorianus
- The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire – Leonora Neville
- Byzantium – Last of the Romans (Part 1 of 2), Fall of Civilizations
- Byzantium – Last of the Romans (Part 2 of 2) Fall of Civilizations
- History of the Byzantine Empire – Documentary (Part 1 of 2) Fire of Learning
- The First Crusade, Theology Academy
Constantine
- The TRUTH About CONSTANTINE the Great, by History Rhymes
- Constantine The Great Explained in 10 minutes, Captivating History
- Meet Constantine, the noble Christian Emperor who killed his son and wife., Maiorianus
- Why Christianity Owes a Lot to the Roman Emperor Constantine, Smithsonian Channel
Constantinople
- Constantinople: The Capital of Eastern Rome, Thersites the Historian
- Was Constantinople more impressive than Rome?, Maiorianus
- The city of walls: Constantinople – Lars Brownworth
- Why did the Crusaders sack Constantinople in 1204? Knowledgia
- Sack of Constantinople 1204, Kings and Generals
- The Fall of Constantinople, The Infographics Show
- What Was Lost in the Sack of Constantinople of 1204?, Kings and Generals
- Conquest and Fall of Constantinople – Part 3 – Kleidion & The Great Schism, Flash Point History (Advanced)
- The Fall of Constantinople Explained in 10 Minutes, Captivating History
- Fall Of Constantinople 1453, Kings and Generals
- The Conquest and Fall of Constantinople – Parts 1 – 5 – History of Byzantium, Flash Point History
- Conquest and Fall of Constantinople – Part 13 – Fourth Crusade: The Fall of the Empire, Flash Point History
The Way in Which the Appearance of Constantinople Changed Over the Years
- How did Byzantium look before it became Constantinople?, Maiorianus
- What would you have seen in Constantinople of 330 AD?, Maiorianus
- Walking through Constantinople during its Peak in 540 AD., Maiorianus
- What would you have seen in Constantinople of 800 AD?, Maiorianus
- What would you have seen in Constantinople during the Golden Age of Basil II?, Maiorianus
Videos — Ottomans
- The Entire History of Ottoman Empire Explained in 7 Minutes, Simply Explained
- The Rise of the Ottoman Empire, Mostafa Minawi
- The Ottoman Empire , Janux
- The Peak of the Ottoman Empire, History of the Ottomans (1500 – 1600) – Knowledgia
- The Stagnation of the Ottoman Empire, History of the Ottomans (1600 – 1700) – Knowledgia
- How did the Ottomans start to decline?, History of The Ottomans (1700 – 1800) – Knowledgia
- The sick man of Europe, History of the Ottoman Empire (1800 – 1900) – Knowledgia
- The fall of the Ottoman Empire, History of The Ottomans (1900 – 1922) – Knowledgia
- The Rise and Fall of The Ottoman Empire, Animated History History on Maps
- What Ended the Ottomans? | The Fall of the Ottoman Empire, Look Back History
- Why Did The Ottoman Empire Fall?, Captivating History
- The Ottomans, PBS documentary – New Horizon
- The Peculiar Practices Of The Ottoman Rulers, A Day In History
- The REAL Happenings Inside The Harems Of Ottoman Sultans, A Day In History
Videos — Modern Turkey
- Everything You Need to know about Turkey, Aladdin’s Turkey
- Why is Turkey rebranding as Türkiye? – BBC News
- Why Is Turkey The Name Of A Country & Bird?, Name Explain
- Why Istanbul Isn’t the Capital of Turkey? KhAnubis
- Western Turkey, Rick Steves
- Central Turkey, Rick Steves
- Istanbul, Rick Steves
Videos — Specific Locations
Istanbul
- How Constantinople Became Istanbul, Turkey, Worldview w/ Captain Kurt
- Inside the Topkapı Palace, Bery Istanbul Tips
- Inside the Harem, Bery Istanbul Tips
- 360° Explore Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s incredible Roman church, BBC
- History of Hagia Sophia – The Grand Church of Constantinople, The Ancient Light
- It’s a church. It’s a mosque. It’s Hagia Sophia, Kelly Wall
- The Secrets of the Sultan’s Harem (Topkapi Palace – Istanbul) – Istanbul – The Queen of Cities
Seven Churches
- The 7 Churches of Revelation, Our Daily Bread
- Turkey Biblical Sites Seven Churches, myhomepage72212
Tarsus
- Epi 1 From Tarsus to Jerusalem, Biblical World
Cappadocia
- Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia Vlog Day 1 (Pasabag Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum & Cavusin Castle), Jess and Joe
- Cappadocia Travel Vlog Day 2 Uchisar Castle, Kaymakli Underground City & Ortahisar Castle, Jess and Joe
Ephesus
- Ephesus, Turkey: Ancient City, Rick Steves’ Europe
- Ephesus, Our Daily Bread
- Ephesus Reconstruction Video, Ephesus Tours By Locals
Laodicea
- Laodicea: Neither Hot nor Cold, Appian Media
Colossae
- Western Turkey For 15 Days: Laodicea And Colossae, Journey Beyond the Horizon
Hierapolis and Pamukkale (Cotton Castle)
- Pamukkale, Turkey, World Wild Hearts
Philadelphia
- Philadelphia: The Faithful Church, Lineage Journey
- Philadelphia: the Open Door, Appian Media
Thyatira
- Thyatira & Philadelphia, Our Daily Bread
- Thyatira: Modern and Ancient Collide, Appian Media
Sardis
- Sardis, Our Daily Bread
- Sardis: The Dead Church, Lineage Journey
Smyrna
- Smyrna: The Persecuted Church, Lineage Journey
- Smyrna: Faithful Unto Death, Appian Media
- Smyrna, Our Daily Bread
- Smyrna ANCIENT City in IZMIR, Turkey, MAIO Travel
Pergamum (Pergamon)
- Turkey, Pergamon, Samuel Magal
- Pergamum: Where Satan Dwells, Appian Media
- Pergamum, Our Daily Bread
Assos: Temple of Athena
- You MUST See This Ancient Greek Site in Turkey!, Slow Travel
- The Ancient City of Assos, Turkey, Davidsbeenhere
Alexandria-Troas
- Troas: Sailing Into World History (Acts 16:6-10), Jay McCarl
- 2014 Ancient Alexandria-Troas and Troy, cmorhiker
Troy
- Turkey: The Ancient City of Troy, Davidsbeenhere
- The Lost City of Troy, TRACKS – Travel Documentaries
Bursa
- Bursa Changed The World, Wild Viking Travels
Nicea (Iznik)
- Ancient Nicea – Iznik, Turkey, Davidsbeenhere
- Day Trip to Iznik, Turkey (Ancient Nicea), Oh So Pom
Cruise on Bosphorus: Dolmabahçe Palace — Rumeli Fortress
- Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise SEE it ALL!, Refugee 2 Living The Dream
