Hurç Cemile
This article tells the tragic story of Hurç Cemile, a young girl who survived the Ağrı Dağı Rebellion by living with bears, and her eventual return to human society in Iğdır.
A Young Man in Pursuit of Revenge: Misto
A tragic 1941 story recounts a nomadic family in Eastern Anatolia encountering a mysterious horseman, whose visit leads to unsettling events amid the chaos of World War II.
Kiziroğlu Mustafa Bey and Muzaffer Şamiloğlu
This article explores the historical figure Kiziroğlu Mustafa Bey and the research conducted by the late Muzaffer Şamiloğlu, a former senator from Kars, whose life story and insights are shared.
Nado (Nadir) Agha, Leader of the Gelturan Tribe, a Heroic Commander
This article recounts the turbulent history of Iğdır (Surmalu Uyezd) between 1917 and 1920, focusing on the heroic resistance led by Nado Agha against Armenian Dashnak forces.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün (Sixth and Final Part)
Yusuf Akgün recounts his challenging return to his family in Iğdır, his subsequent struggles in the orphanage, and his eventual triumph over adversity through sports and education.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün (Part Five)
Yusuf Akgün recounts his harrowing escape from a children's home in Trabzon to the streets of Istanbul, and his subsequent transfer to a dysfunctional children's home in Ağrı, where he faced abuse and planned his eventual escape to Iğdır.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün – Part 4
Yusuf Akgün recounts his turbulent experiences in various orphanages, marked by bullying, creative acts of rebellion, and transfers between institutions.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün – Part 3
Yusuf Akgün recounts his struggle for existence in a disabled children's home, his escape attempts, and his journey to self-reliance and academic success despite his physical challenges.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün – Part 2
This second part of Yusuf Akgün's story details his harrowing journey from an Erzurum hospital to his ancestral village, his father's desperate attempts to save him, and his eventual placement in an orphanage.
The Triumph of Will: Yusuf Akgün (1)
This is the inspiring story of Yusuf Akgün, who, at the age of five, lost both arms in an electrical accident but overcame adversity to become a national athlete and a renowned painter, using his mouth to hold the brush.
A Dog's Last Words on the Gallows
A dog facing execution reflects on humanity's betrayal, contrasting its loyalty and service with human ingratitude and cruelty.