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Physics Through the Ages: Part 2
The road to modern physics has been rocky. The rise of Islam provided the tools and ideas that nurtured physics out of its infancy.
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Saladin Moslem Military Hero
Saladin united the Middle East and fought two separate armies of crusaders. He is seen as a great military leader by both the east and the west.
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Physics Through the Ages: Part 3
After the Caliphate, the nascent Church helped to spur the European economy, universities popped up everywhere, and the pursuit of science found new patronage.
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The Origin of The Shia - Part One
Although the Shia are thought to have risen as a sect years after the death of the Prophet (pbuh), they are in fact the the very same Muslims who accepted Islam when he first introduced it. There has never been a seperation between Islam and Shiasm, neither are they two seperate religions. Here's how they came to be identified by their title...
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The Origin of the Shia - Part Two
Continuing the history behind the Shia. So far, we covered the history preceding the death of the Prophet (pbuh) and what an Imam really is in Islam. This article will look at events just after the death of the Prophet (pbuh) and a brief overview of what happened in the following years.
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Iraq: 1991 and 2003 Invasions
Iraq is among an exclusive list of countries that claim to have had a great influence on world culture. A brief historical overview is provided here.
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Kathem Al Saher: Arabic Folk Musician's Songs & Lyrics
A short biography of Iraqi songwriter and singer Kathem Al Saher, focusing on his musical style and the inspiration for his lyrics
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Medieval Spain: Reconquista
The Muslim conquest of the Iberian peninsula in 711 seemed complete by 718. But some of their Christian neighbors had other ideas.
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Top Sights in Spain's Andalucia
UNESCO Heritage Sites - the Alhambra, Cordoba's Mosque and Seville's Cathedral -highlight Andalucia, home to Mediterranean beaches, flamenco, sherry and the White Towns.
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