Episode 122: The Early Abbasid Caliphate
Literature and History
From 750-861, a dynasty of ten caliphs seated in modern-day Iraq ruled one of history's largest empires. The territory they lost and won, the wars they fought, and the cultural renaissance that they helped usher in all had far reaching impacts on world history. Ancient Novels Interview: Oresteia Interview: Episode 122 Quiz: Episode 122 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 121: The Umayyad Caliphate
Literature and History
The Umayyad Caliphate, from 661-750, became the largest empire the world had ever known, even as it suffered through two civil wars and significant internal divisions. This episode covers its overall military, political, and cultural history. Episode 121 Quiz: Episode 121 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 120: The Rashidun Caliphate
Literature and History
The Rashidun caliphate, from 632-661, completely changed the history of the world. Learn the story of the greatest imperial expansion of the first millennium, together with the complex political and theological history behind it. Episode 120 Quiz: Episode 120 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 119: The Qur'an, Part 3: Origins
Literature and History
The Qur'an has deep roots in the Bible and in the unique religious climate of Late Antique Mecca. Learn about its many references to the Bible and ancient Arabian religion in this episode. Kevin Stroud's The History of English: Episode 119 Quiz: Episode 119 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 118: The Qur'an, Part 2: Ordinances
Literature and History
Learn about the foundations of Islamic Law in the Qur'an - the 350 or so verses that tell believers what they're required to do, and what's prohibited. Episode 118 Quiz: Episode 118 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 117: The Qur'an, Part 1: Overview
Literature and History
Learn the basics of the Qur'an - its size, structure, how and when it came together, and the book's most important contents. Episode 117 Quiz: Episode 117 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 116: The Life of Muhammad, Part 3: Conquest
Literature and History
During the final years of the Prophet Muhammad's life and the immediate aftermath of his death, the Muslims conquered Mecca, the first caliph Abu Bakr came to power, and the stage was set for the great Islamic conquests of the seventh century. Episode 116 Quiz: Episode 116 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 115: The Life of Muhammad, Part 2: Community
Literature and History
Between 622 and 628, Muhammad and the first Muslims made a home from themselves in Medina, fended off assaults from the Quraysh and others, and changed the course of history forever. New Spotify Bonus Content Channel: New Patreon Store: Episode 115 Quiz: Episode 115 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 114: The Life of Muhammad, Part 1: Cobwebs
Literature and History
An orphan and caravan trade agent, Muhammad (570-632) lived a fairly ordinary life up until the age of 40. Then, everything changed. New Songs Page: Episode 114 Quiz: Episode 114 Transcription: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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Episode 113: Antarah ibn Shaddad
Literature and History
Antarah ibn Shaddad, a killer, a lover, and an epic hero, was also one of early Arabic literature's most famous poets. Parker's Song: Episode 113 Quiz Episode 113 Transcription: Antarah's Poetry: Bonus Content: Patreon: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Bluesky: X
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