Ep 8. The Founding of Baghdad - 762
- TV-PG
- February 5, 2016
- 31 min
As the political center of the Muslim world, Baghdad would have a role and importance unlike any other urban center on earth. Chart the building of Baghdad as an imperial capital; explore its monumental, Persian-inspired architectural design; and discover the human factors that made it one of the greatest centers of learning in human history.