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From 9th century Baghdad to Artificial Intelligence | Al-Khwarizm's legacy for the ages
The Persian polymath profoundly influenced mathematics and astronomy by developing algebra as a distinct discipline and introducing Hindu-Arabic…
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Camera obscura and the father of modern optics | Ibn al-Haytham
Legend has it that the scholar's moment of genius in the field of optics arrived under house arrest, after he feigned madness to avoid the wrath of a…
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June 2025
'The King is helpless' | The evolution of chess in the Islamic royal court
Born in ancient India and transformed under thriving Islamic empires, chess journeyed from a simple war game to a profound intellectual pursuit.
Jun 26
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From Mecca to the metropolis | How coffee conquered London
Coffee’s rich history is deeply intertwined with Islamic civilization, and played a pivotal role in shaping the very fabric of London's financial and…
Jun 24
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Qala-e-Kohna | Afghanistan's hidden royal city
Once the winter residence of sultans from illustrious Islamic dynasties, the ruins of a thousand-year-old royal city in southern Afghanistan became home…
Jun 23
More than a game | Polo's rise and reign under Islamic empires
A polo match is a thrilling spectacle – thundering hooves, the crack of mallets, and the strategic dance between horse and rider.
Jun 22
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