15.11.2026 11:40
A lecturer teaching Ottoman history in China appeared before his students in a costume reflecting the clothing of the period. Footage of the academic lecturing with a fez on his head, an appearance reminiscent of a janissary mustache, and in black attire drew attention. Images from the classroom in China revealed how Ottoman history is taught thousands of kilometers away.
The faculty member reported to teach an Ottoman history course at Peking University in Beijing, China's capital, chose an unusual method. Wanting to visually reflect the historical period he was teaching to his students, the teacher entered the classroom in a costume reminiscent of Ottoman clothing.
The teacher, who appeared before the students with the fez on his head, his look reminiscent of a janissary mustache, and his black outfit, continued his lesson in this way.
THE SUBJECT OF THE COURSE: 600 YEARS OF OTTOMAN HISTORY
It was reported that the presentation in the classroom included the title "The Ottoman Empire: 600 Years of an Empire." The costume chosen by the teacher drew attention as an application aimed at helping students visualize the historical period being taught.
The footage of the lesson, which covers approximately six centuries of history from the founding of the Ottoman State to its end, also constituted an interesting example of academic studies in China on Turkish history.
THE FOOTAGE ALSO DREW INTEREST ABROAD
The Chinese teacher's telling of Ottoman history with a costume also attracted the attention of internet users abroad. The footage published on Reddit on November 15 became the subject of comments about making history lessons more enjoyable and memorable.
While some users found the teacher's method creative, others stated that historical costumes could increase interest in lessons.
On the other hand, the teacher's identity and the date the footage was first shot could not be verified from independent sources. Although information about Peking University was also included in the reports, it could not be confirmed by an official statement from the university.