1001 Inventions. The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilisation
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The 1,000-year period beginning in the fifth century is commonly referred to as the Dark Ages in the Western World. In Islamic societies, however, the era was anything but dark. In fact, from the seventh century on, while the rest of the world languished, the international language of science was Arabic. Thousands of social, scientific, and technological achievements were spawned by men and women of different faiths and cultures who lived in Muslim civilization.
Companion to the hugely popular traveling exhibit that opened at the Science Museum, London,
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