Who was Al-Jahiz?
In a time bound by rigid social and class divides, knowledge and the pursuit thereof often bridged the gap between lowly beginnings and a prolific career. For historic author Al-Jahiz, that meant ency...
13 Marras 202314min
Who was Arib al’Mamuniyya?
Sold into slavery from a young age, this medieval rockstar Arib al’Mamuniyya went on to impress the Caliphs, and become a famed poet and musician in her own right. In a time where literacy was a prize...
6 Marras 202312min
Who was Hunayn ibn Hishaq?
How did this famed Arab physician shape the future of medicine and influence the Muslim Empire for centuries to come? From his humble beginnings as an outspoken student, he would later become the head...
30 Loka 202312min
Who was Al-Mahani?
In medieval Baghdad, there was a particular focus on two elements of knowledge expansion: recording existing principles, and further expanding on this knowledge through experimentation. Al-Mahani repr...
23 Loka 202313min
Figures of Baghdad | Trailer
In Figures of Baghdad, we’ll get to know some of the great minds of the Abbasid Empire, all of whom are characters you can find in Assassin's Creed Mirage. From three scholarly brothers who scheme and...
10 Loka 20231min
Education & The House of Wisdom
The sharing of culture was vital for the Abbasids. Even their predecessors, the Umayyads, had been fascinated by the knowledge of other cultures and societies. The Abbasids took things one step furthe...
9 Loka 202313min
War between the Brothers
Muslims spilled a lot of ink pondering what good government should look like, what a wise ruler should be like, and why it mattered for society. And this is the type of political intrigue that makes B...
8 Loka 202317min
