In 10th-century Basra, in present-day Iraq, a shadowy group of Muslim intellectuals called the Brethren of Purity compiled a massive encyclopedia of all the scientific and philosophical knowledge of ...
2009-12-19T18:59:06-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/666/290680-m.jpgEugene Rogan talked about his book The Arabs: A History (Basic Books; November 3, 2009). In ...
When history changed direction -- Growing apart -- The West takes control -- Sharing an indigestible cake -- Secularism and Islamism in Egypt -- The West seems to retreat -- The Six Day War and its ...
Massoud Hayoun is a member of the Arab diaspora. With Moroccan, Egyptian, and Tunisian heritage, he is also Jewish. His new book, When We Were Arabs, is an absorbing family history that spans ...
Marking April as Arab American Heritage Month—a time to learn about the history, culture and contributions of our nearly 4 million strong community—is gaining traction across the country. This ...
Introduction -- 1. The establishment and survival of Ottoman rule in the Arab lands, 1516-1798 -- 2. Institutions of Ottoman rule -- 3. Economy and society in the early modern era -- 4. A world of ...
c. 500-630: Classical Age of Arab Poetry. 570-632: Mohammed. 610-632: Revelation of the Koran to Mohammed. 622: Hegira, beginning of Muslim (lunar) calendar. 633-647: Islam conquers the area of ...
Author Edward E. Curtis IV explores the Arab American experience in Indianapolis. Join author and IUPUI Professor Edward E. Curtis IV and other Arab Americans on their search for their roots in ...