Islamic Golden Age

tv show

poster for Islamic Golden Age

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.

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When Did the Islamic Golden Age End

Season 1 - Episode 23 - 1h 30m

Air Date

May 31, 2020

Overview

Scholars conveniently cite the Mongolian sack of Baghdad in 1258 as the end of the Golden Age, but as you have seen, the truth is more complex. Consider several reasons why the era came to an end - including outside invaders, shifting finances, changes in faith, and plain old human folly.