Islam
A Century Ago, a Mob Brutally Attacked an American Diplomat in Persia. His Death Shaped U.S.-Iran Relations for Decades
The July 1924 killing of Robert Imbrie fueled the rise of the Pahlavi dynasty and set the stage for both a CIA-backed 1953 coup and the 1979 Iran hostage crisis
Was This Mysterious Woman a Medieval Warrior?
Buried at a castle in Spain, the woman was found alongside the remains of 22 men who likely died on the battlefield
Spain's 'Excalibur' Sword, a 1,000-Year-Old Weapon Found Buried Upright, Reflects the Region's Rich Islamic History
Discovered in Valencia in 1994, the iron blade was recently dated to the tenth century, when the Umayyad Caliphate controlled the Iberian Peninsula
Chechnya Bans Music That Isn't Between 80 and 116 Beats Per Minute
Officials have given artists until June 1 to rewrite material that does not fall within the accepted range
Why Aren't Dolphins in the Great Lakes? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Long Overlooked, This 11th-Century Astronomical Device Documents Scientific Exchange Among Muslims, Jews and Christians
The astrolabe features Hebrew and Latin inscriptions added by different owners over time
The Moroccan Sultan Who Protected His Country's Jews During World War II
Mohammed V defied the collaborationist Vichy regime, saving Morocco's 250,000 Jews from deportation to Nazi death camps
Algerian Officials Inaugurate the Largest Mosque in Africa
Spanning nearly 70 acres, the $898 million project faced years of delays amid political controversy
Hagia Sophia Introduces Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists
Worshippers will be able to use a separate entrance to gain free access to the 1,500-year-old landmark in Istanbul
Feast Your Eyes on the Stunning Islamic Art in This New Exhibition
A sumptuous new show in Los Angeles aims to leave museumgoers hungry for more
The Medieval Sect That Inspired the Video Game 'Assassin's Creed'
The Order of Assassins is loosely based on the Nizari Ismailis, who formed a Shiite Muslim state that relied on political assassination to achieve its goal
Lab-Grown Meat Can Be Kosher or Halal, According to Religious Authorities
The approvals bring cultivated meat one step closer to becoming a feasible alternative to traditional meat for a wider audience
Ancient Mosques Damaged in Morocco Earthquake
A UNESCO representative says the country has suffered an "inestimable loss"
From Fabled Palaces to Ancient Medinas, a Journey Through Spain's Islamic History
Amid snowcapped mountains, sandy dunes, a wild seacoast and more, the legacy of the country's Moorish past can still be explored across the peninsula
How an English Exile Ended Up at the Court of Genghis Khan's Grandson
After leaving his home country in the early 13th century, the Englishman traveled to the Crusader states and served as an envoy of the Mongol Empire
300-Year-Old Minaret Toppled to Make Way for Road Expansion in Iraq
Residents and cultural officials are dismayed by the city of Basra's decision to demolish the structure
The Myth of the 'Dark Ages' Ignores How Classical Traditions Flourished Around the World
The author of a sweeping re-examination of Western history reveals the global reach of Greek and Roman antiquity
The Time Thief Who Stole 106 Rare Clocks in a Daring Heist
Authorities eventually recovered 96 of the lost timepieces, including a $30 million watch commissioned for Marie Antoinette
The Long History of Forcing Jews to Wear Anti-Semitic Badges
The practice was common in medieval Europe
The Veterinary Magic of the Middle Ages
Medieval healers treated animals' ailments with a mix of faith, tradition and science
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