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There is a conceptual difference between history and writing about history itself. The relationship between history and history writing is constantly manipulated by the political powers and social groups involved and the media. For this reason, while there is only one historical passage there may exist many different accounts of it. Today, the media is undeniably one of the most important elements in writing/rewriting history and television is one of the most powerful and effective tools of the mass media. Television broadcasting claims to deal with history objectively through programmes such news programmes, documentary and discussion programmes. However, television can also reach and influence a massive amount of audience through historical series. The Magnificent Century, a historical fiction television series that has started in recent times, gives an account of the reign of Kanuni Süleyman, one of the most important Ottoman Sultans. The series has a considerably big audience potential in Turkey and in foreign countries. The way history is presented, the way historical events, concepts and individuals are retold in The Magnificent Century TV series, have become a focal point of discussion not only for social groups but also for parliament members. This study aims to offer a viewpoint about the relationship between history and the mass media by applying a deconstructive approach to the historical reception created by the TV series The Magnificent Century. The study results show that historical reality can be deconstructed by historical serials.

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