Carpet and kilim weaving, which is a reflection of our thousands of years of culture and one of our traditional handicrafts, continues all over Anatolia, although it is gradually decreasing. In the introductory part of the three-part documentary series, sections from the stories of people trying to keep this tradition alive are shown on the screen. Watch on habitat.
Zülfü Livaneli, one of Ara Güler's close friends, is the guest of Fatih Aslan, who has worked with Ara Ustası for many years in photography. The versatile artist talks about his friendship with Ara Güler and more in Ara'lı Yorum. Watch on habitat...
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Adventurer Babur Vatansever's Iran trip continues. After snowboarding in the Dizin city of Iran, the team, who explains the principles of skateboarding, wave surfing and snowboarding to children in the Patnos district of Ağrı, is amazed by the children's creative methods. Watch in habitat!
A colorful island country in the north of the Caribbean... A fascinating journey awaits armchair travelers in Cuba, where time froze with the revolution, where nature provides peace, melodies warm the heart, and history meets music. Watch the world from your habitat!
The story of Fazıl Say's Flute Concerto Opus 76, composed for the flutist Bülent Evcil, is coming to the screen. The work, which puts the air, water and soil of the geography we live in into notes, finds spirit and life in Bülent Evcil's flute. Watch it in the habitat of music!
The masterpieces of contemporary Turkish painting come to life on İstiklal Street No: 144. Güzin Duran, Maide Arel, Şükriye Dikmen, Eren Eyüboğlu, Neş'e Erdok and Nazlı Ecevit portray life through the eyes of women in their works in the collection of Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum. Meet the Residents of No:144 in the habitat of colors!
How powerful can a microorganism be? Enough to reverse civilization, even stop life... And human history says this: The solution is science. Koç University İş Bankası Infectious Diseases Research and Application Center opens the doors of its high-security laboratories to habitat.
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A group of underwater enthusiasts are in the Red Sea, the indispensable route of the diving world... Divers are exploring the remote reefs and wrecks of the Red Sea on a week-long diving adventure. Watch in the habitat of the deep blue!
A group of nature walkers who joined the migration of the last nomads of Anatolia, the Sarıkeçililer, in Mersin are shown on the screen in habitat. The nature walkers accompany the nomads with their camel caravans and goats in habitat. Watch in nature's habitat.
Anthropologist Elif EdaTibet is in Mexico City, the capital, to explore one of Mexico's oldest traditions. On Day of the Dead, a tradition passed down from the Aztecs to the present day, Latin Americans commemorate their dead with colorful celebrations. Watch in the habitat of cultures!
Tunç Emre Karakoyunlu continues his Red Sea expedition. In Dahab, the breathtaking views from the Bluehole and canyon dive sites come to life. Watch it in its deep habitat.
Would you like to travel without leaving your seat? If you are an armchair traveler, you are invited to a journey of discovery in the heart of Cyprus. No need for ID, passport, visa or ticket. The castle gates of Famagusta are open to all armchair travellers. Watch in the habitat of those who are curious!
Zülfü Livaneli, one of Ara Güler's close friends, is the guest of Fatih Aslan, who has worked with Ara Ustası for many years in photography. The versatile artist talks about his friendship with Ara Güler and more in Ara'lı Yorum. Watch on habitat...
Interior designer Kubilay Sakarya is visiting the apartment he designed with architect Feza Koca. The design process of the apartment and its furnishings, which are suitable for the owners' lives and where comfort and spaciousness are at the forefront, is featured on Living Spaces with Kubilay Sakarya. Watch on habitat.
Merve Başcumalı is Betül Kanbolat's guest at Kipatlı Günler with her book Derin's Secret Keeping Tree. Başcumalı tells her book on friendship and trust and her colorful journey in the world of children's literature in the habitat of words!
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Fatih Aslan meets with photographer Yusuf Tuvi, one of Ara Güler's friends. Yusuf Tuvi tells his memories with Ara Güler; he gives advice to young people who are interested in photography. Fatih Aslan and Ara'lı Yorum at habitat.
Writer Betül Kanbolat meets with educator Ayşegül Dede, who transforms a child's sensory curiosity into a hopeful story with her book "What's Behind the Wall?". Storytelling, the importance of communication in education and more are on Kipatlı Günler. Watch on habitat!
Cairo, a political and cultural center, is a historic capital rising in the color of sand. Coşkun Aral embarks on a journey steeped in history, from Tahrir Square to the Khan al-Khalil Bazaar, from the City of the Dead to the pyramids, culminating in the Grand Egyptian Museum, a magnet for millions of visitors. The world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization brings its rich collections to the screen. Watch it on Habitat, in the heart of history!
Kubilay Sakarya visits Merih Uman's house in Kalamış. Uman, one of the first names that comes to mind when Horhor Antique Market is mentioned, promises an inspiring journey through time in his store, which reflects his 29 years of experience. Watch in the habitat of the timeless!
Exploring Türkiye's landscape step by step, Cenk Polat embarks on an observation journey stretching from wetlands to high mountains. The birdwatcher, who also participated in the Sultansazlığı-Aladağlar camp in Trakuş, brings the beauty of nature to your habitat.
Our Nordic hero is searching for his bread. When Wilco gets hungry during a museum visit, he takes a closer look at the Dutch fast food scene. Discover fast food culture through the eyes of a chef, a traveler, and a hungry person. Watch it in the Habitat for those who are curious!
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Rize, the rebellious child of the north, comes to the screen with its characteristic Black Sea nature. A special geography between the sea and the great mountains, in the shade of lush forests... Watch in the habitat of beautiful Anatolia!
Tunç Emre Karakoyunlu is finning his fins in Karaburun, the new favorite of underwater enthusiasts. With 17 different diving spots, the Karaburun peninsula stands out with its shipwrecks as much as its wildlife. Veteran ferry wrecks 9 Eylül and Alay Bey are on the screen in the habitat of the blue!
Eda Elif Tibet explores regenerative methods of sustainable agriculture in Gandum Village, from composting to biodiversity. Discover production in harmony with nature, only on Habitat!
A sweet New Year's tradition: New Year's donuts! İris Cıngı goes on a Sweet World Tour and learns the intricacies of panettone, stollen and New Year's buns from the masters at a well-established patisserie in Istanbul. Watch the story of these donuts, which represent the sweet excitement of a new year, on habitat!
Adventurer Babür Vatansever opens the doors of his new life to his enthusiasts. Babür, who transformed an old granary into a home on the plateau, explores the surrounding rock tombs and the life of the Yoruks. Discover in the habitat of those who continue to be curious.
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Actor Gürgen Öz is traveling on the borders! He looks at the Turkish borders from two opposite sides. The second stop of discovery in the foster homeland: Mağusa. Mağusa, with its closed Maraş, Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque and Namık Kemal dungeon, comes to the screen in the habitat of those who watch with curiosity!
Do you want to learn the secrets hidden in the depths of the Southern Maldives? You are invited to dive with tiger sharks and mantas in the atolls of this archipelago country. The biggest surprise of the dives is the blue marlin, the super star of the deep. Watch it in the habitat for those who are curious!
The masterpieces of contemporary Turkish painting come to life at İstiklal Caddesi No: 144. The Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum collection brings a marketplace in Anatolia from the 1950s to the present day with the painting Pazar Alışveriş by Eren Eyüboğlu, one of the pioneer women of Turkish painting. Meet the Residents of No:144 in the habitat of art!
A full-time sweet witch who transforms digital art products into badges and embodies the world of her dreams with her experimental designs. Dr. Ülker Şamhalova talks about her art and experimental designs, which she prefers to psychiatry. Watch in the habitat of art.
Photography freezes the moment. But can that frozen moment be revived? Yes, with artificial intelligence. Coşkun Aral travels back in time to the moments when he captured his iconic images. Kafiristan, at the foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains, is revived in your habitat with AI, along with its inhabitants from years past.
The place where the stone giants turn golden at sunrise: Mount Nemrut. Thousands of years of kings, gods, and legends converge on this peak. For those who want to get to know this mysterious heritage more closely… Watch it on Habitat TV.
The pearl of Eastern Anatolia, Van The pearl of Van is the grey mullet... The pearl mullet, an endemic species of Lake Van, is on the screen with its miraculous journey repeated every year. Adapting to the soda waters of the lake, the pearl mullet, which literally flies against the current during the breeding season, brings its story to your habitat.
High peaks, flower-filled valleys, and waterfalls in the heart of nature… A group of trekking enthusiasts are on a trail through the wilderness of Hakkari, walking in silence as they rediscover not only the landscape but also themselves. Follow them through the habitat of natural journeys.
Musician Ceylan Ertem tells the story of the song Efsunlu Dünya to Nedim Ruacan at Babajım studios. Ceylan Ertem, who is also the composer of the song Cenk Erdoğan, is performing Efsunlu Dünya with Nedim Ruacan this time. Part of Life is at habitat!
The masterpieces of contemporary Turkish painting come to life at Istiklal Street No: 144. Still Life with Fruits and Plates by Osman Nuri Pasha from the collection of the Türkiye İş Bankası Painting and Sculpture Museum is on the screen with all its details. Meet the Residents of No:144 in the habitat of art!
Researcher Yiğit Tahtalıoğlu explores Istanbul, following the footsteps of Evliya Çelebi's travelogue. From Istanbul's magical columns to Hamsi Pilaki, the only recipe in the travelogue, Evliya Çelebi's Istanbul is coming to the screen. Watch it on habitat, the living space of discoveries!
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Guide Çağdaş Ozan Karabay continues to walk through Germany's Black Forest. Hinterzarten, one of the most beautiful villages in the forest, and the lakes Titisee and Feldsee are among the stars of the route. Follow the discoveries in their habitat!
She was introduced to the camera when she was a child. After receiving photography training, she won important awards with the photographs she took as a photojournalist. Elif Öztürk Özgöncü, who takes photographs that speak in the documentary and news branches, is a guest on Portfolio. Watch on habitat.
A journey through history with Professor Bilal Söğüt in the ancient city of Stratonikeia... Ancient times, ancient cities and monumental olive trees that are witnesses of those days... A 1500-year-old olive tree in the ancient city of Lagina... And the legacy of the Phoenicians in Urla... Monumental Trees with Su Yücel, in habitat...
The magical geographies that keep Anatolia alive and live Anatolia... Safranbolu, a preserved example of Ottoman architecture throughout the city, tells its stories with the taste of Turkish delight. Watch in the habitat of culture...
İlker Gür dives into the deep secrets of a completely different world with sharks, mantas and crowded schools of fish in Kokos Island National Park. Watch in the habitat of those who are curious.
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A reverse look at the fashion world with Eylem Başarsöğüt, the owner of Turkey's first and only street modeling agency, and her models: The international success stories of the pioneers of independent fashion modeling in Turkey and their struggle against European-centered beauty standards are on the screen. Watch in the habitat of the Outsiders!
A coastal city right in the middle of the Central and Eastern Black Sea... Ordu comes to the screen with its natural and historical beauties from Boztepe to Cape Yason. Get to know Ordu in the habitat of unique geographies, from its fishing tradition to its local flavors, from its lakes to its plateaus.
What's left of Syria... FOTON Association accompanied by a group of photographers in Syria... The war-torn country after the fall of the Assad regime comes to the screen with what's left of Idlib, Hama, Aleppo and Damascus. Watch in the habitat of the changing world!
A lush mountain village in Ordu, just like its name: Yeşilce, 1350 meters above sea level, comes to the screen with its plateaus, unspoiled architectural texture, deep-rooted history and untouched nature. Watch in the habitat of green shelters!
Classic car enthusiast Berkem Bozdağ enters the garage with Babür Vatansever! The duo transforms an old jeep into a surfing vehicle and performs the first tests themselves! Watch in habitat, the living space of unusual curiosities!
A four-part, perfect series hosted by Fuat Ergin, one of the pioneers of hip hop music in Turkey: In the second part of “Hep Hip Hop”, the adventure of break dancing in Turkey comes to the screen. Watch it on habitat, the living space of alternative culture!
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Adventurer Babür Vatansever hits the roads of Mesopotamia. Transforming his SUV into a unique caravan, Vatansever sets his sights on Şanlıurfa. In this cultural adventure, he explores the culture, geography, and centuries-old lifestyles of the East. Watch in the realm of those who know no boundaries!
Actor Gürgen Öz travels on the borders! Our traveler is in Tbilisi, the capital and most populous city of Georgia... You can't find a better guide to get to know the buildings of Tbilisi influenced by Soviet architecture, visit magnificent churches and get to know Georgian food culture. Gürgen Öz continues to tell the stories of our border neighbors.
Photography freezes the moment. But can that frozen moment be revived? Yes, with artificial intelligence. Coşkun Aral travels back in time to the moments when he captured his iconic images. A street battle in Beirut in 1985 is brought to life in your habitat by artificial intelligence.
The underground secrets of Hagia Sophia are revealed with the information provided by academics Caner İmren, Çiğdem Özkan Aygün, underwater cinematographer Engin Aygün and caver Gülşen Küçükali. Watch it in the habitat for those who are curious!
One of the few female graffiti artists in Turkey... A fighter who first got her family to accept her art and then overcame all the walls in an environment where women's art on the street was viewed with prejudice... Mies tells her story in habitat, the breathing space of the Opposite Sex.
The best way to discover the magical world of India; Maharaja Express. Armchair Travelers discover the train journey starting from Mumbai to Delhi. Follow this fairytale journey worthy of monarchs in the travelers' habitat.
Hear from their hometowns. Familiar faces talk about their cities. Actor Ferit Aktuğ is your guide in Adana, where he spent his childhood. This time, he comes to his city to stage a play, and he goes back to his past from the center to Yumurtalık, from Yılankale to Ceyhan. Watch in the habitat of those who add value to their hometown.
An indigenous ethnic group living on the ocean in the Philippines and spending most of the day underwater... The difficult life of the Bajau, who migrated due to the political oppression they faced and are called "sea gypsies", is on the screen. Watch in habitat of extraordinary stories.
The story of Sevan Bıçakcı, who revived the forgotten jewelry-making traditions of an empire with his skill in transforming precious metals and gems into magnificent works of art, giving them an unprecedented splendor.
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Ceramic artist Yıldız İbram interprets the architectural heritage of Romania, where she was born. The Peleş castle in the Sinaia region and Bran castle, known as Dracula's castle, are reflected on the screen through the eyes of an artist. Watch in the habitat of colorful tales...
Two batteries, one antenna... Germany's bilingual and multicultural radio station, Metropol FM, shares its success story. For over a quarter of a century, the Berlin-based radio station has been supporting the Turkish community in Germany with its voice and words. Watch it on Habitat of Common Voices!