The Big History of Civilizations
Season 1
Ep 25. Islamic Expansion and Rule
- TV-PG
- December 9, 2016
- 29 min
The expansion of the Islamic civilization between the 8th and 10th centuries played a major role in the history of Afro-Eurasian states and cultures. Survey the story of Islam from the life of Mohammed to the Sunni-Shia split to the Islamic Golden Age. Review the pillars of the faith and the culture's impact on the world.