Baghdad, the majestic capital city of the great Abbasid Caliphate. For centuries, the city was a center of culture, learning, trade and religious life. However, in the 1250’s, Hulagu, brother of the ...

The five centuries of the Abbasid empire coincided with the Islamic world reaching its political and cultural zenith. Its brilliance lay in its sheer wealth, its geographical reach from Armenia to ...

Whether you dream of holstering a flintlock pistol and sailing through the 18th-century Golden Age of Piracy or leading a clan of Vikings to settle in the fractured Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the 9th ...

It seems that Baghdad is in the news every day as a result of the war in Iraq, but once upon a time, this ancient city was a leading world center of culture and education. Here’s a brief look at its ...

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: ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

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