Cyrus Adler, Allan Ramsay
Told in the Coffee House
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigarettes while sipping their coffee. Some engage in spirited games of backgammon, but most are drawn into lively conversations that begin with mere syllables, escalating into a vibrant discussion. Eventu...
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Cyrus Adler, Allan Ramsay
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Feb 23, 2026
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Episodes
005 - What Happened to Hadji a Merchant of the Bezestan 23.02.2026 7:27
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigar...
004 - The Hanoum and the Unjust Cadi 23.02.2026 7:02
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigar...
003 - Better is the Folly of Woman than the Wisdom of Man 23.02.2026 12:32
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigar...
002 - How the Hodja Saved Allah 23.02.2026 17:05
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigar...
001 - Preface 23.02.2026 3:18
During my numerous visits to Constantinople, I became captivated by the enchanting tales shared in the citys coffee houses. These intimate spaces, often just simple rooms adorned with glass-paneled walls, are furnished with a tripod for boiling coffee and a cozy carpeted bench that stretches along the room. Here, turbaned Turks sit with their legs folded, indulging in nargilehs, chibooks, or cigar...
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