Explore the rapid expansion of Islamic empires from Arabia to Europe, Africa, and Asia between the 7th and 9th centuries, and their lasting impact on global history.

Baghdad, the majestic capital city of the great Abbasid Caliphate. For centuries, the city was a center of culture, learning, trade and religious life. However, in the 1250’s, Hulagu, brother of ...

Why it rocks: Kneeling medicine ball slams are an awesome exercise that develop rotational core strength. That skill is important for everyday functional movements, says Stewart. They also work ...

Mustansiriyah University is a university in Baghdad, Iraq. The original university was first established in 1227 by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mustansir and was one of the oldest universities in the world.

Epic History. The Abbasids Islam's Golden Age (All Parts) Posted: January 6, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025. In the 8th century Middle East, a new dynasty seized control of one of the world ...

“The Abbasid shift of the centre of the Caliphate from Syria to Iraq led to a rapid economic decline and drop in population, especially in the cities,” Khouri stressed, adding that the settlement ...

In the year 773, a group of Brahmin astrologers from Ujjain arrived at the court of the Abbasid Empire ... It was the Indian learning in mathematics, astrology, medicine and philosophy.

Often considered as the first major political upheaval in the Arab history, the Abbasid revolution would go on to completely change the socio-political dynamics of Muslim world for centuries to come.

Using the knowledge of the ancient Greeks, countless Islamic scholars expanded knowledge of biology, geometry, mathematics, medicine, and astronomy. The movement was characterized by a quest for ...

It wasn’t until Abbasid rule—which followed Umayyad rule—in the 8th century, however, that any significant amount of translation took place. Most knowledge of Greek during Umayyad rule was acquired ...

The term ‘personalized medicine’ is being used more and more frequently. But what does it mean? This explainer outlines what personalized medicine is, its advantages and some concerns that ...