Join British historian Bettany Hughes as he examines a long-buried chapter in European history – the rise and fall of Islamic culture in modern Spain and Portugal.
While generations of Spanish rulers have attempted to erase this era from the historical record, recent archeology and science are shedding new light on the Moors who flourished in Al-Andalus for over 700 years.
This riveting documentary breaks down clichés and offers startling new insights. You’ll discover the complex mathematics behind Granada’s dazzling Alhambra, trace El Cid’s lineage to his Moorish roots, and learn how Iberians converted to Islam voluntarily in droves .
Through interviews with leading scholars, you’ll learn how the Moorish advances in mathematics, astronomy, art, and agriculture helped propel the West from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. The result is a detailed account of Christian European sensibility, curiosity and remarkably progressive Islamic culture.
