Secrets of the Sultan's Harem: An Interview with Oleksandra Shutko

Oleksandra Shutko, an expert on the Ottoman Empire, discussed the importance of women in palace intrigues and politics. Her new book, "The Harem of Ottoman Sultans of the ‘Women’s Sultanate’ Era," explores the facts and myths surrounding the harem and its influence on the empire. Shutko also shared her journey into this subject and significant findings from Ottoman archives.