In the 8th century Middle East, a new dynasty seized control of one of the world’s greatest empires – the Islamic Caliphate. Though little remembered in the west today, the Abbasids reigned for five ...

This video explores how the Abbasids overthrew the Umayyads and created one of the most influential empires in Islamic ...

A stormy sea: the politics of the 'Abbasid caliphate -- From Baghdad to Cordoba: the cities of classical Islam -- Princes and beggars: life and society in the 'Abbasid Age -- The lifeblood of empire: ...

The fourth installment of the Age of Empires series is finally here and here’s all you need to know. The latest installment consists of eight civilizations drawn from medieval empires across Asia, ...

Rare Abbasid-Era red clay flask featuring camel art found in Yatir Decorated flask uncovered in cave-turned-olive press at Horvat 'Anim; symbol of camels’ central role in early Islamic economy.

Abu Dhabi Remnants of two houses, a canal and other items dating back to the Abbasid era, over 1,330 years ago, have been discovered in Al Ain City’s Ud Al Tawbah area, the Department of Historical ...

THE BOMBASTIC POSTERS and statues of Saddam Hussein disappeared long ago. Now the most visible iconography in Baghdad is of Ali and his son, Hussein (pictured)—revered by Shias as two of the rightful ...

Since the sectarian war exploded in Iraq after the bombing of the Shiite shrine at Samarra in February 2006, it has become commonplace to hear about a Sunni-Shiite collision in the Muslim world. Does ...