Epic History TV
tv show

125 total episodes
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11 seasons
First Aired May 17, 2015
Overview
Epic History makes videos about the most dramatic and important stories from our past, from the rise and fall of empires to global conflicts and revolutions. Our team have history degrees and decades of experience in documentary production, and regularly collaborate with specialist historians around the world, so you’re in safe hands as we explore some of the most epic moments in history.
How Did Islam Become a Global Religion?
Season 11 - Episode 12 - 0h 28m
Air Date
July 18, 2025
Overview
The rise of Islam is an astonishing tale of forgotten empires, mystics, medieval trade networks and bitter religious conflicts. Across 1400 years of history, discover how a new faith from the deserts of Arabia spread across the globe to Asia, Africa and Europe, and built a religion followed by 1.9 billion people today.