Evliya Çelebi travelled for 41 years. He documented his adventures, which included interactions with vampires, humans transforming into chickens, and dervishes riding rhinos. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Caroline Finkel to discuss this man and the vivid descriptions he provided of the Ottoman Empire.

*This episode was recorded before the devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected.*

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Producer: Callum Hill
Exec Producer: Jack Davenport
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