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THE CHARMS OF ANATOLIA. History, Culture, Religions, Legends, Sciences, Space, Health Care, Private Tours...

THE CHARMS OF ANATOLIA. History, Culture, Religions, Legends, Sciences, Space, Health Care, Private Tours...

By: Tour Guide Hussein
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The Charms of Anatolia is not a travel guide.
It is a long-form storytelling podcast exploring history, myth, memory, and deep time
across one of the world’s great cultural crossroads: Anatolia.

From the birth of early civilizations to the rise and fall of empires, from belief systems and philosophies to science, migration, and cultural survival,
each episode invites listeners to slow down and listen carefully.

Created by Hussein, a licensed professional tour guide based in Antalya, this independently produced project draws on decades of guiding experience
and deep, long-form research.

Alongside historical narratives, selected episodes guide listeners
through unique travel routes across Türkiye, allowing ancient roads to be experienced through sound and story.

At its heart, this podcast aims to deepen and refresh the knowledge of history and culture lovers, encouraging thoughtful awareness, human maturity,
and a more conscious engagement with the world we share.

This project is intentionally slow, reflective, and human-centered.
Stories should be heard before they are sold.

All full-length episodes are currently free to listen.

If this journey resonates with you,
you’re welcome to join our free Patreon membership at:
patreon.com/TourGuideHuss

And if you listened until the end,
leaving a short review helps these stories travel further.

Note: This podcast is currently presented in English as its primary language.
Multilingual editions will appear in dedicated channels.

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Episodes
  • 🇬🇧 8. Teasor / Trojan war
    Feb 17 2026

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    The Trojan War is one of the oldest and most powerful stories ever told — a myth where gods вмешled in human fate, heroes chose glory over life, and a single decision led to the destruction of an entire city.

    In this episode, we follow the full arc of the war, beginning with the Golden Apple of Discord and the Judgment of Paris, the moment that set everything in motion. We witness the abduction of Helen of Sparta, the gathering of Greek kings, and the oath that turned love into war.

    The story unfolds across ten long years of conflict beneath the walls of Troy.

    Here, legends are forged and broken:

    – Achilles, the greatest warrior, torn between rage and destiny

    – Patroclus, whose death changes the course of the war

    – Hector, Troy’s noblest defender

    – The gods of Olympus, choosing sides and bending fate

    – And finally, Odysseus’ Wooden Horse, a deception that ends a civilization

    We follow Achilles’ wrath, Hector’s fall, the brutal dragging of a hero’s body behind a chariot, and the moment when honor briefly returns as King Priam begs for his son’s remains. We witness the death of Achilles, the silence before the final deception, and the night Troy burns.

    This is not a fast retelling.

    It is a slow, reflective journey through myth, power, pride, and consequence — a story that asks timeless questions about human nature.

    🏛️ Mythology told with historical depth

    🔥 From divine rivalry to human catastrophe

    ▶ Listen to the full episode and experience the complete story — from the first choice to the final flames.

    The full visual reconstruction and the hidden layers behind this story are available in the video edition — support this research for the price of a single cup of coffee.

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    2 mins
  • 8. Chimera Flames – St. Nicholas Church – Myra Rock Tombs – Kekova Sunken City
    Feb 14 2026

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    Full-Day Myth & History Tour from Antalya
    Journey through ancient Lycia in one unforgettable day.
    Witness the eternal flames of Chimera (Yanartaş), explore the sacred St. Nicholas Church, stand before the majestic Myra Rock Tombs, and sail above the legendary Kekova Sunken City.
    Flames that never die.
    Tombs carved for kings.
    A city resting beneath crystal waters.
    This is more than a tour — it’s a journey through myth, faith, and lost civilizations.
    🎧 Read the full description and find the link for exclusive podcast membership (for one cup of coffee monthly). Get all previous full-length episodes + bonus videos at:
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    Your Lycian story begins here.

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    2 mins
  • 🇬🇧 7. Anatolian Gods / Teasor
    Feb 1 2026

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    Anatolia is not the land of one god,
    but of many voices, many names, many powers.
    Long before Olympus was imagined,
    before the Olympian gods took their seats in myth,
    this land was already sacred.
    The Hittites spoke of a thousand gods —
    and among them, the Twelve Great Gods of Hatti,
    guardians of sky, earth, fertility, war, and justice.
    And before them all stood one of humanity’s earliest divine figures:
    Kub(e)le — the Great Mother,
    born of stone, mountain, and wild nature.
    She was not confined to temples,
    but felt in caves, forests, and ritual rhythm.
    As centuries passed, beliefs transformed.
    The sacred voice of David’s Psalms,
    the prophetic traditions of Judaism,
    the message of Christianity,
    and later Islam,
    all echoed across Anatolia —
    not erasing what came before,
    but adding new layers of meaning.
    Alongside these traditions survived ancient Shamanic worldviews:
    a living universe where animals speak,
    stones remember,
    and the human spirit moves between worlds.
    This podcast is created with a clear purpose:
    to grow knowledge, strengthen logic, and empower the human will —
    for a deeper understanding of life
    and for a better life in our shared world.
    This episode is not about choosing gods,
    but about understanding continuity —
    how myth, belief, reason, and meaning
    shape human consciousness across time.
    This is only a short glimpse.
    🎙️ The full episode explores Anatolia’s gods, beliefs, and sacred transitions in depth.
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    2 mins
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