Islamic Golden Age
tv show
24 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired May 31, 2020
Overview
It is nearly impossible to overstate the power and importance of the crucial 500-year history of the Abbasid Empire. This is your opportunity to get to know the story and the accomplishments of this great period in human civilization. With acclaimed lecturer Eamonn Gearon, get brilliant insights into an era too often overlooked.
The Banu Musa's Inventions and Automatons
Season 1 - Episode 17 - 0h 29m
Air Date
May 31, 2020
Overview
From water fountains to self-playing musical instruments, the Golden Age saw an astounding amount of ingenuity. Take a look at a few of the era's most interesting and delightful inventions and automations, and then examine the life and work of al-Jazari, who today is considered the "father of robotics."