The Abbasid Caliphate // Medieval History Documentary (750-833)

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[@HistoryMarche]

Big thanks to History Time, it was awesome collaborating on our two videos. Looking forward to our next project.

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Told you that I'll be here.

[@HistoryMarche]

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[@Artur_M.]

An awesome collaboration indeed!

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You guys are the best in my personal opinion

[@lmaozedong2259]

Dude..dropping a 50+min docu on the abbasids.. You are spoiling us!!!

[@thereceptionoftruth7315]

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[@zakkart]

Imagine the innumerable works of knowledge lost in the sacking of Baghdad, such a shame.

[@Grim_Azrael]

Imagine if Muslim’s would have burned a huge mongol library. People would curse muslims till today.

[@BoqPrecision]

@@Grim_Azrael Imagine if Mongols had a golden age after coming to Islam. People will attribute everything to the causes, except Islam, to this day...

[@gandalfthegrey2592]

@@Grim_Azrael if Genghis Khan or Hitler was Muslim, boy oh boy. You can f*cking live in a cave and you would hear all the rhetoric. People like Napoleon are praised, but Caliphs are cursed on. Sad. I am not a hypocrite though. Napoleon is an amazing general.

[@Grim_Azrael]

FiveLiver proof?? Your comment is no proof! Sources please!

[@gandalfthegrey2592]

@@FiveLiver I own a Multitude of books in my house. A number of them are Qurans, Hadiths, other Religious stuff, A have a lot of books by Tolkien and JK. Rowling. and a couple of other fictions works. A few comic books, a few history books that I read daily, and a couple of Zoology and Biology. There is nothing stopping me from burning these books, but I won't. Because my religion does not ask me to.

[@AlexIncarnate911]

Hands down, one of the best history channels out there. This is a truly great unbiased account of the Abassid golden age. No sugar coating, no bullshit undue flattery of one religion or another, just straight up history of a great dynasty.

[@kingworrell]

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[@HistoryTime]

Yep! Potentially three videos next month :)

[@Silva50505]

Bruh you are one of the best history channels on YT

[@doobydoo88]

Bruh 🤦🏼‍♂️really

[@John_Jim]

Bruh bruh

[@pathutchison9866]

Sorry bruh, but it’s a hard thing to look past.

[@joshuajackson4742]

I hope you reflect on what my fellow commentators have said.

[@rimckd825]

Are you a Bruh? you are soo trendy!

[@youtubeexpert2441]

most history channels, especially western, ignore the history of Arab empires despite the fact it is probably the most influential in our times. Respect for you for shedding light on this part of history, our collective history as humans.

[@fouadbenrezzak8398]

Because a stupid people who call themselves Zionists try hard to push the world from the reality that the middle East is the heart of the world and everyone who controls it controls the world I don't know why but its like that most great empires where in that place and all great empires fought for that land

[@OnlyOneHunnids]

Because of racism they downplay everything but European history

[@babbar123]

I am an avid reader of Abbasid history and understand that it is impossible to discuss that era in mere 50 minutes but kudos to you, you did a wonderful job. Keep producing such great work.

[@asahama8173]

Your name is mongol name

[@saleythesableye2338]

@babbar123 question I know there is stuff online but are there any books you would suggest to read from a historical aspect bc I am major history fan and am having difficulty find content on the abbasid empire

[@muneirovalibas6194]

It is said the books of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad were so numerous, the Mongols used them to construct makeshift bridges for their army to cross. Apparently this is the origin of the saying "the rivers turned black for days due to the ink used".

[@vivalapalestine7235]

YESSS! When I saw this I clicked right away . I absolutely LOVE Arab-Muslim middle eastern history . I study middle eastern studies In seton hall . Thank you for this amazing video . Subscribed and liked , and shown to my colleagues. Please do more of these on the Abbasids , ummayads , fatimids , Seljuks. I love knowing about the leaders , the battles , the tactics , the dramas , it’s all so interesting!

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[@cleothehermetichermeticist8391]

As a recent convert to Islam it’s both very humbling and very disheartening to see this chapter in my faith’s history. Seeing the mighty empire, forged on military might and the deep seated faith that was felt in the hearts of so many people, becoming so powerful and culturally significant. And seeing the same empire fall due to its falling into sin, the same sin which can bring down a person can bring down a mighty empire. Allah’s love guides us to peaks unlike any other, but also to lows unlike any other in history when it is ignored or spurned. Our culture, history, and faith as Muslims have seen some of the proudest and most crippling moments in history. And the Abbasid caliphate is a perfect showcase of that, and how even the mighty can be weakened and fall due to its sin.

[@cleothehermetichermeticist8391]

Inspired by Sheikh Ahmed Deedat greed seeped into the hearts of the army, and weakness seeped into the hearts of the sultans. Allah gave them greatness and took it away whenever they began to move from him.

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What a great documentary once again. Astonishing writing and beautiful creation! I feel like you spent some nice holidays. Thank you so much for your work guys, YTube has been crazy this week. Awesome collaboration by the way. Poor Abul-Abbas, but what an experiment for a very early ninth century Western European audience, cannot imagine.

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Fantastic documentary my dude. Every video I see of yours makes me so happy I accidentally stumbled on your channel a while back. You describe history in somehow both a very thorough and easy to follow way. Can't wait for the next vid

[@rimckd825]

My Dude? REALLY? LOL.

[@idgeofreason8630]

Thank you so much for this video. Really. Your channel is turning out to be one of my favourites on youtube. Really.

[@colbyalbertson4573]

I’m absolutely desperate for part 3! Can’t wait to see it. 💜

[@Rogerrramjet1]

Thank you for the video. You've covered so much history in a one hour video. Thumbs up.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks!

[@blakops000007]

I last week visited the Bait Al-Hikma, the actual building was unfortunately closed but the newer building next to it is still a translation center, capturing many translators, poets, writers, etc. Baghdad is a very ancient city with precious heritage, unfortunately put in corrupt hands causing great neglect to many of its historical sites.

[@mindyourbusiness4440]

The house of wisdom was reduced to stones and ashes by the mongols, idk if it was rebuilt but definitely it would never be the same

[@snowmoon7385]

Its said...baghdad is cursed..Its built n destroyed many times...but in last days this ll be broken.

[@FlashPointHx]

Nicely done - The height of the Caliphate before it was torn to pieces

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Flash Point! Originally I wrote a script for Rise & Fall of the Abbasid Caliphate 750-945 but it was nearly 10,000 words long so had to cut into two parts! The next part where everything collapses is the most fascinating. Just as epic as the Fall of the Western Roman Empire.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@HistoryTime Sounds like its going to be awesome - I take it you're going all the way past the Seljuk to the time of the Mongol invasion ?

[@HistoryTime]

Flash Point History actually it’ll end with the Buyids taking over Baghdad in 945 and the end of Abbasid control of the empire at large. I’ve already done a bunch on the Seljuks and have much more to tell. Kind of treating that as it’s own story. Also there’ll be a stand alone on the Ghaznavids as that’s a whole fascinating story of its own

[@Omegaeon1]

History Time rise of the fatimids ? They were rival caliphate to the abassids. And first ever Shia caliphate

[@vladdrakul7851]

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! CONTINUE THIS SERIES! One of the best ever on U tube!

[@russellchristopherrobin3210]

Always such informative videos! Thank you for all your efforts!

[@Deripperda]

Fantastic work, as always

[@betiknow9020]

Amazingly described!!loved the video hope you make the complete series till the mongol invasion and mamluks period as well!

[@gypsyhorsesense]

A most excellent presentation. It tied in much of my personal knowledge. Well told, beautiful graphic interaction.

[@nathanmoore101]

Like sycophants do you? Tell you what you already know? Bit narrow don't you think?

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The notification from your channel flatters my heart just like how a crush's message does

[@altareggo]

Epic documentary!! Keep up the great work.

[@dianalynnward3947]

thank you for the effort , great information

[@HikmaHistory]

I love how long your videos are! Keep it up, man!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Hikma! I will try. Also I have a new found appreciation for your channel name after researching this video!

[@HikmaHistory]

@@HistoryTime haha so you found the inspiration for the name. Yh, Bayt al-Hikma seems like it belongs in an epic japanese anime!

[@ProfRavenSteel]

Dude it's been a while. May I know when we're getting part 3 of this wonderful series? Really appreciate the hardwork behind it.

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Man I can't imagine you working some dead end job instead of making these videos.thank god for KZbin. U gotta be the best I've found so far.ty history time

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very professional documentary! one of the best i've seen, better than history channel

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nothing better than looking for something to watch, and see an hour vid by History Time, Thank you

[@mattwright2954]

Amazing. Eye opening video. Thanks man

[@deanbuss1678]

Another well done epic !👍

[@hamza9234]

Hulagu was pretty savage but the fact that he made the Caliph eat his own gold is just gold in itself. A nations treasury is used for the nation but since the Caliph had heaps of it despite being in peril just goes to show the greed and corruption ensuing in the Abbasid dynasty.

[@ShahjahanMasood]

It would even be funny if not for the tragic loss of life that happened.

[@freethinker3653]

Halagu gave him gold to eat. He responded by saying i cannot eat gold. Halagu then said i you cannot eat gold then why did you hold it for? Why didnt you gave it to your people? So that they defended your city. And this was a non muslim telling it to a muslim. Djengiz Khan quote: I am the punishment of God

[@sayedjaffarabbas3420]

That is false

[@RyuKilledKenny]

The people were looked after very well. Khan was an animal.

[@lcsulla6415]

The Mongols did to the Christians and Muslims what the Christians and Muslims do to evreything. What Hulagu did to Baghdad is the same as what Umar did to Ctesiphon

[@ScrapironRyann]

I don't know how you compile these vids but they are truly awesome, you deserve all you get, well played. I can't find the Decline of the Abbasid Vid I assume it hasn't been posted yet I hope it comes

[@jawelNeezeker]

Damn Mr. History time this and Dead sea scrolls. Another 2 amazing episodes.

[@SubvertTheState]

Excellent backing music makes an already fantastic narrative documentary....Crescendo? You've got a serious knack for this, it almost doesn't matter what period in history. I listen to this show at work and many times I listen a 2nd time. As my mind drifts into these places and periods, I almost feel guilty for being on the clock and having such a good time. -Sincerely an essential worker in the US during the 2020 election-crisis.

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Very interesting video&thank you for up loading it. Will suscribe to your channel.

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Man just great, I got runescape and this on the back round enjoying the learning am about to get hit with!!!

[@mohammedmessaoudi2882]

Than the Mamluks : Hold my Zamzam , am I a joke for you ?

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KUDOS great documentary like always 👍

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Lucid descriptions of personalities and contexts makes an hourlong journey to medieval Islamic world fantastic and leaves deep impression on mind. Buddhist karjites are less known to ordinary people.I express my gratitude.

[@TheFiddle101]

An excellent presentation. Thank you.

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under rated channel!!! this is tv quality content!!

[@Hikmah1995]

This was during the time trade between The Middle East, and East Africa increased. An interaction that led to a lot of East African groups becoming Muslim. The Sultanate of Mogadishu was thriving during this time. Muslims all over the globe were thriving this time. Thank you for not being biased. Islamic history is very rich MashAllah

[@SahnouneKhaled]

but there is some minor mistakes

[@BALLARDTWIN]

Sometimes I wish Ahmed Gurey never invaded Ethiopia nothing but pain came from this He should have invaded somalia Moving eastwards taking down marehan and warsengali sultans and then clashing with ajuran Consolidating the entire somali region under 1 ruler Capital based in zeila Establishing walashma dynasty as sultans of the somali during the 1500 Alot of the issues we face today would be eliminated Becaus even if rebels overthrew them They would still claim the title of sultan of Somalia always pushing them to unify Nowadays unification is new to us It should have started centuries ago

[@Hikmah1995]

Sir Singsalot The hedonistic barbarian Very true my brother, Zeila rule over all the Somalis would’ve still been filled with revolts. I believe the best course for Somalis is to not be united, because it just won’t ever work. All 5 clans should have their own countries honestly. Somalis have never been united, and as anyone can see it hasn’t been working well at all since Somalia was created as one country.

[@blacksheep6174]

Call yourself Muslim instead of Sectarian Title . Salafism Wahabism Shiasm Sufism is Biddah.

[@Hikmah1995]

@@blacksheep6174 There is nothing bidah about differentiating yourself from Ahl bidah. I'm a Muslim, but my creed is the orthodox approach of following the Prophet, and his Companions, and the 3 generations after them. That is a Salafi. I can't just let ppl think shia, and sufi is the right way. The truth must be clear. Good day.

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Nice work, very interesting

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Very nice job, thank you!

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Very informative thanks.

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fantastic work thanks

[@mohammadshah3496]

Great documentary!

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Great content keep it up

[@oliversmith9200]

Among other things, in antiquity is a great place to let the worries of the present subside for a time. These presentations are totally conducive.

[@AntonioBrandao]

Excellent documentary.

[@juanfranciscocosta5387]

Very grateful, sir.

[@ProphetpuppetMtm]

The narration style on this video reminds me of the style used in the documentary series "Engineering an Empire"

[@sininheaven]

Love the video! and I find this guy's voice very soothing as well. Is it a Yorkshire accent?

[@Radknafeh]

Love this channel

[@chemsrachedi5316]

Just wanna point out that an islamic caliph isn't 'gods representative on earth' to muslims because in islam spiritual leaders be they caliphs or imams and what not are prohibited from being like their christian counterparts to avoid the borderline worship christian priests and most notably saints recieve ( islam as a whole is incompatible with christianity's idea of priesthood, except from the shia's, sufis, and other sects) they are only the successors of the prophets political powers

[@marcusaurelius7623]

It's an allusion towards the catholic pope as he is sometimes referred to as God's representative on Earth. He is alluding to the pope because the pope and the caliph are similar positions. Both are "successors" to an original religious leader - the pope as the bishop of Rome is the successor of Saint Peter (one of Jesus' apostles and regarded as the first bishop of Rome). The caliph is the successor of Mohammad. Both are regarded by many to have authority over all of Christendom/Ummah.

[@aurelian3268]

the reason why he said that is because the influence of the caliph on the empire was the same as the pope

[@chemsrachedi5316]

It really isnt, even in the medieval age it wasn't, except from the first few caliphs and some exceptions the Caliphs power dwindled immensely, by the time of the crusades the caliph was just a figure head whose only real power was sultanship over his own personal demesne, power was largely delegated to local sultans who undermined the caliphs power at almost every turn. In the crusades for example it was saladin, a local secular sultan that led the organized jihad against the crusaders while the caliph sat cozy in baghdad. Meanwhile the pope in rome had signifigant influence over medieval politics, he could excommunicate and allow divorces, declare things heresies at will, call for crusades, and just had more overall power over secular kings

[@chemsrachedi5316]

The caliph didnt impact the lives of the everyday muslim, or even the muslim nobility of sultans and wali's nearly as much as the pope did everyday europeans and european nobility and royalty

[@hugo3665]

The islamic sunni ortodox view is that mankind is God's representatives on earth, the Prophet being the perfect representative of him in creation, but you're right in Islam there's no pope or clerical hierarchy, being the shias more near to this. And by the way, sufis are not sect, they're sunni muslims.

[@arefazizpour9217]

This series is amazing and very amusing. As I am Iranian, I did not learn any of these in the school history because of the regime's policy. Please make other videos on Abbasid caliph history. Thanks.

[@bullseye9723]

assalmau laikum brother!! are you iranian??

[@arefazizpour9217]

@@bullseye9723 Salam. Yes I am, how come?

[@bullseye9723]

@@arefazizpour9217 ohh good Masha Allah... are you muslim??

[@arefazizpour9217]

​@@bullseye9723 Yes.

[@bullseye9723]

@@arefazizpour9217 why so?? i mean if you have doubt in islam pls ask me!!

[@ProvidenceNL]

Superb video like always mate. I am really glad you are growing your subscriber numbers, would be a crime if you wouldnt make it big with the quality if your videos and the effort you put into it.

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I suscribe!!!! I love history channels❤❤❤

[@8393Robertrex]

I really do wish more people would talk about the islamic golden age, to be fair, ive heard most of europes stories over and over again between their fame and the number of channels focused around it. Even the majority of the greek cities and colonies get ignored typically. Things like the greek mercenaries in asia, i didnt even know about the greeks in bactria fighting the chinese until recently

[@HistoryTime]

It’s a fascinating topic

[@BoqPrecision]

Imagine Yemeni sailors going to Papua New Guinea in the 1200s...because it happened Arab sociologists from Baghdad travelling to the Baltic...because it happened Tatars from Emirate of Bukhara, travelling (and converting Aboriginal Mansi) to the frozen tundras of the Arctic. There was a Muslim khanate in Siberia! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanate_of_Sibir

[@cakapcakep241]

Well, if you love to read history, you may find some fascinating story in the past like the early Indonesian invasion of east Africa (probably during Srivijaya Empire), naval battle in Malacca (Portugese vs Java), etc.

[@hevnervals]

The ancient greeks aren't ignored.

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@@illaghee7328 Are we? Rather be a Roman in 120a.d. than an American now.

[@dr.weaklicksofcrashedcurse4535]

Very interesting, thanks!

[@muhammadabbasi1991]

My forefathers were from the Abbasid caliphate. Great video!

[@ssebitaabawamala6861]

Brilliant presentation.....

[@bvthebalkananarchistmapper5642]

Holy shit! T'was an excellent documentary (as if I needed more reasons to love you and your channel). And for once, I'm actually early. Also... WHY DID YOU NEED TO PUT THAT TEASER AT THE END? NOW I'M SUFFERING FROM OVERHYPE!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks! The third part is going to be the best one. It’s an incredibly epic story! Heinously unknown in the west.

[@villiestephanov984]

Stay still. Damascus are the 5 pillars of the caliph. Far away from the town and not nearly Islam.

[@japooskas]

53:34 Wow .. beautiful place .. could you let us know where it is or where the footage is from? Thanks for the documentary too .. really enjoy your videos. I wish you cover all of history, i could watch your videos endlessly

[@vitaminc864]

SdSl iraq, tho it got bombed by George bush

[@tsa5379]

The countryside of Iraq.

[@petrafadel2517]

Great video👍 the hashashins you mentioned around 5 minutes in are actually the Nizari Ismailis. Hashashins is kind of a derogatory nickname they were given which translates to something like "potheads" . Very very small nitpick I am aware 😅

[@nathanmoore101]

It's where the word assassin comes from

[@JayO-kj6ww]

Great vid!

[@HistoryTime]

You can watch this entirely for free. I can’t however work for free as I live on planet Earth where things cost money and my family needs to be provided for.

[@JayO-kj6ww]

@@HistoryTime you are right and I am sorry for my comment earlier. It was late and seeing it now I was absolutely wrong

[@deeipomar2366]

One of the best documentaries of the Abbasids I've ever seen, it's even better than the Arabic documentaries themselves!!

[@MrTomFlan]

The quality of documentaries like these and history marche should make TV producers feel ashamed.

[@selimnokashi9249]

Very cool vid man! Learned a lot. I'm here because of AC Mirage. 😂 so excited for the game. Let's goooooo. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@IshaCiyaaraha]

to make correction at 13:35 you said 'his older brother abul abbas" but in reality abul jaffar al mansur was the oldest of the two. but abul abbas ruled first because his mother was a free arab woman while abu jaffar's mother was a slave woman. Otherwise thanks for this amazing documentary.i have one question 'when will you upload the decline and fall of the abbasids episode?'

[@roma913]

👍🏽 nice , thank you.

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Honestly sir dude your the best 👏👏👏👏

[@lifestory2223]

Great dude. Warm hug from Indonesia.

[@cimbrerbushcraft-vikingheritag]

Hi there 👋🏻 great channel you got … very interesting I have a channel called Cimbrer Bushcraft … I’ve called it that because I live in that region here in Denmark 🇩🇰 … ( northern part of Jylland in Himmerland ) where the Cimbrers came from 💪🏻 Have you made a video about that population ? … can’t find one 🤔 Maybe it could be an idea 😇👌🏻? for a new video… just a kind suggestion 😉. Atb to you Tom

[@barbaralucas1220]

Thank you so much history time! This is amazing!

[@adithyaramachandran7427]

It's really astonishing how this period of power corresponds with Empires in India, who used to regularly trade with Baghdad. Back then, riches from the Abbasids like Arabian horses and Persian Rugs were extremely valuable items Nobles in India purchased, and it was traded for Jewels and Spices.

[@TheIspretzZz]

Of course the Arabians and the Indians has had great history in trade. Their contribution to the Silk Road has merely shaped it. Two great empires.

[@hisdudeness4537]

@@TheIspretzZz persians* abbasids were a persian empire in all but name and faith.

[@TheIspretzZz]

@@hisdudeness4537 some might be Persian within the Abbasid dynasty but no they were not all Persian, they spoke Arabic and used that as their official language. What are you trying to do? Twist history?

[@TheIspretzZz]

@@hisdudeness4537 the whole bloodline of the Abbasid caliphate/dynasty were arabs from the descendants of Ibn abd al Muttalib. Whatever your saying is clearly politically influenced and you have no motive besides stirring a pot where you don’t belong to.

[@hisdudeness4537]

@@TheIspretzZz as said, in all but name. Abu Muslim Khorasani led the revolution and most of the islamic golden age contributors were persian. Not to take anything away from the arabs. They did great over at Spain

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Make more videos on abbasid caliphate

[@ancientmonotheism5118]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL

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Who is here after watching assassin's creed Mirage trailer 👀

[@romelnegut2005]

Sorry Pete but your friends from HistoryMarche have beat you to the punch so I had to watch theirs first. On a serious note, thank you for this almost a hour long history lesson.

[@shirleybrooks1599]

Fascinating

[@NihilSineRex1881]

When do you the video about King Burebista?

[@hassanabdulaziz7275]

Wonderful video. Hats off to u. altho for future references, keep in mind, "Ibn= Son of" and "Bint= Daughter of". therefore, its Zubaidah BINT Mansur. Apart from that everything else is perfect

[@mamoshimiloni9559]

What so sad is that many of the so called Arabic sientist and poem writers were persians but had to take Arabic names and write in Arabic or they had big problems , likely they were killed if they could not speak Arabic.... and now because people dont know much we call them Arabic sientist or poem writers.

[@madsdahlc]

Yes another video from history time. Hallo from Denmark . Yes sir another great video . You really cover the Golden age of islam very well . Yes ancient greek texts were indeed saved and improved upon by arab scholars. And yes the hindu- arabic numerals that we use today were indeed (arab traders brought them into middle east from india ) brought into europe from muslim controlled Spain or al Andalus as it was also called. And that number system did indeed out compete the roman numerals. So much that as U have mentioned before in an earlier comment . That the numbers have been found in carved into the wodden beams on the attic in english church in early 12 century. So they were alteady in use on the British isles during reign of the english King Henry the third ... . And places like Baghdad , Cordoba in spain and muslim controlled Scicily became center of learning . Where many europeans went to study.. And it was seen as huge prestige to studied there . But arabs also brought another thing that shaped modern ... The arabs were first grind coffee beans , then brew it and drink coffeee ...The coffeee bean is native plant to region . Its orginally from Ethiopia in Africa .... And through trade contacs coffee and the coffee bean spread into the rest of middle east and then into europe. So when you walk into cafe and order a coffee latte. Remember that Its only possible because of arab traders ....

[@madsdahlc]

I am an idiot . Hallo from Denmark again . There is another importent thing that from the arab World that shaped European history in a very importent way and without it . And I forgot to mention it . European medevil and early modern history woud have looked very different without it And I am of course takling about the Arabian horse . It enteted europe after the first crusade in 1095... Returning crusader knight brought then back as spoils of war . And in in the centuries as light calveri evolded . The arabian horse has reputation of being fast .... That breed of horses made the heavy armored war horse obsolete. Arabian horses and their descendents was used on many european battle fields in centuries after.... So thats another arabian infuence that has had huge impact of World history ....

[@cv4809]

@@madsdahlc all of these examples you brought just shows Arabs as simply intermediaries between India and Europe Even if Arabs would not have risen to power someone else will fill this role (you got to be stupid if you think we wouldn't drink coffe today if it wasn't for Arabs)

[@TheUnique69able]

@@cv4809 in the same token, you could say we could’ve gotten philosophy without the Greeks, or writing without the Sumerians

[@learningforgrowing]

Is part 2 coming?

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Gosh darn those mysterious circumstances ending the life of so many Caliphs.

[@Crafty_Spirit]

I await the sequel 🤤

[@rabiasohail9784]

Thankyou

[@rosangelaribeiro768]

Very good vídeo job

[@Kanoemirate]

Lesson: You don't always win by fighting. Sometimes You win by capitulation. You win to fight another day.

[@abdoabdo-uo8oj]

pleas made video about aumyyed empire conquest

[@HistoryTime]

Eventually yes! I’ll be making one about the earliest expansion under the original caliphate too