Professor Alice Roberts embarks on an exploration of the Ottoman Empire’s rich history, travelling across Turkey and beyond via its local railway routes.
In the first episode, Alice starts her journey in Adana, near Syria. She visits a historic mosque and uncovers the origins of Turkish delight.
Alice then ventures across the Taurus Mountains by train, arriving in Konya, where she discovers the fascinating world of whirling dervishes.
The Ottoman Empire By Train premieres on SBS and SBS on Demand with Episode One airing Sunday, 1 September 2024, at 7.30 pm.
