At its core, the Ottoman Empire was a strongly Muslim state. The emphasis the empire placed on ensuring the place of Islam in government has scarcely been seen elsewhere in history. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Baghdad
The Mongol Invasion and the Destruction of Baghdad
One of the most destructive times of Islamic history was the Mongol invasion in the 1200s. Learn what caused a scar on Muslim lands that took centuries to heal. Continue reading
Columbus Was (Not) The First To Cross The Atlantic
Tons of evidence exists of Muslim expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean well before Columbus. This is their story. Continue reading
Al-Khawarizmi and Modern Math
Do you know about al-Khawarizmi? You should, without his contributions, the world would look very different today. Continue reading