Arab Conquest

Arab stereotype portrays the Jew as a brutal, violent coward. The Jewish stereotype portrays the Arab as a primitive creature of animal vengeance and cruel desires. In this monumental Pulitzer Prize–winning work, revised in 2002, David Shipler delves into the origins of these prejudices that...

In the 7th and 8th centuries AD, armies inspired by the new religion of Islam burst out of Arabia to subjugate the Levant, southwest Asia, North Africa and the Iberian peninsula. These Arab conquests followed immediately after the Prophet Mohammed's death in 632. By this time, against all the...

Experience the dramatic Islamic conquests that shattered ancient empires and reshaped global military history. Perfect for an immersive commute, this epic narrative thrusts you into the chaotic, plague-ridden world of Late Antiquity, where Roman and Persian superpowers left a fatal vacuum for a...

Immerse yourself in the epic military history of how a small desert faction forged a global empire in just one century. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus sessions, this sweeping historical narrative transports you to the political, religious, and economic powder keg of the late...

Dive into an immersive European history where three millennia of brutal conquests forged a vibrant cultural mosaic. Perfect for your morning commute or an engaging armchair travel escape, this dramatic narrative transports you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Watch a modest Phoenician outpost...

Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects.

Step into the epic rise and dramatic fall of the early Islamic empire that reshaped global history and faith. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this sweeping historical narrative transports listeners across three continents. Witness how a fractured regional faction...