#desperate step

"How do you know it will be a boy?" "I know."

Beneath the opulent Harem of Topkapi Palace lies a network of passageways, shrouded in mystery and speculation. These subterranean corridors are believed to have served multiple purposes, from secret escape routes to hidden meeting places. Some theories suggest that these tunnels connected the palace to various strategic points across Istanbul, including the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia and even distant parts of the city like Beyazit. The purpose of these passageways remains one of the palace’s most enduring mysteries. Some historians believe they were used by the sultans to move unseen between different parts of the city, while others speculate they were built as escape routes during times of siege or invasion. The passageways have also been linked to various legends, including stories of treasure hidden deep within the tunnels and tales of ghostly apparitions that haunt the underground labyrinth. — 10 well-hidden secrets of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul (2024), Selin Hacialioglu

Magnificent Century + Hair Moments in 1.05: Desperate Step

Did they put Meryem in 6 inch heels just for this scene or something? There's only like a 2 inch height difference between the actresses so idk what happened here...

Magnificent Century + Hairpieces in 1.05: Desperate Step

“You'll sink even deeper trying to win the Sultan back, just like Mahidevran. You'll make the same mistakes.” 

Magnificent Century + Nigar Kalfa’s costumes (requested by anonymous)

(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Mahidevran Sultan’s orange nightgown and white satin robe in 1x05