Cataloguing the tapestry of Islamic traditions is a task that lies well beyond our scope, but every now and again the topic overlaps with the subjects we are interested in. It’s important to understand where the Qaramita and Fatimids came from, because these two foes will face the Abbasid Caliphate until its effective takeover by a rival dynasty. As these tw ... Show More
Mar 2024
Episode 82: The rise of al Muqtadir
After all our recent foreshadowing, we’ve finally arrived at the period of Abbasid collapse. It’s a relatively long period, stretching from the start of al Muqtadir’s reign in 908 until around the middle of that century, when the Abbasids were reduced to figureheads by a more com ... Show More
29m 20s
Apr 2024
TYRANNY IN THE PROMISED LAND: EXPOSING ISRAEL’S DARK SIDE
<p>Dive into the intricate web of history, politics, and ideology that fuels the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
Flashpoints: Explore key flashpoints in the conflict, from military confrontations to covert operations, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play.
Be ... Show More
5m 23s