11 Ramadan: Redrawing the Maps from Khorasan to the Walls of Damascus
The article discusses the historical significance of the 11th of Ramadan, marked by the birth of the Abbasid state, and its implications for power dynamics in early Islamic history.
The Conquest of Amoria: The Rescue of 'Wa Ma'tisamah' That Crushed One of the Strongest Fortresses of the Romans
The article discusses the historical significance of the Abbasid conquest of Amoria in 838 AD, sparked by a Muslim woman's cry for help, which mobilized a significant military response from Caliph Al-Mu'tasim.
The Mudhiriyya, the Buran, and the Lozenge: The Abbasid Origins of the Iraqi Table
The article explores the Abbasid influence on Iraqi cuisine, highlighting how cultural exchanges in Baghdad during the Abbasid era shaped the culinary landscape into a reflection of daily life, luxury, and innovation.
TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ The Pearl of the Islamic World, Baghdad Was Captured
The Mongol forces captured Baghdad in 1258, leading to the fall of the Abbasid dynasty and a significant cultural setback for the Arab world.