Middle Eastern Caliphates

In this episode of our season-long “Modern World” tour, we’ll explore the Middle Eastern Caliphates, where the spread of Islam sparked one of history’s greatest eras of intellectual and cultural achievement. Discover how powerful Islamic empires connected Europe, Africa, and Asia through trade, how scholars in centers like Baghdad’s House of Wisdom preserved and expanded knowledge in mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and geography, and how cultural diffusion carried these innovations across the world. From the invention of algebra and advances in medicine to stunning architecture and the lasting legacy of the Golden Age of Islam, we’ll uncover the achievements and global influence of these remarkable civilizations.