The Islamic Golden Age
Narrated by Melvyn Bragg , Kamila Shamsie , Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
- Length
- 5 hrs 28 mins
- Format
- Radio/TV Program
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
This major BBC series explores the remarkable achievements and influential figures from the Golden Age of Islam, spanning the eighth to 13th centuries. Through 20 episodes, listeners will discover the era's significant advancements in architecture, medicine, and philosophy, alongside pivotal historical events and personalities such as Harun Al-Rashid, Al-Khwarizmi, Avicenna, and Al-Rumi. Presented by a diverse group of experts, the series not only highlights the vibrancy of Islamic culture but also includes special episodes of "In Our Time" that delve deeper into the contributions of Avicenna and the 14th-century philosopher Ibn Khaldun.
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