Rise & Fall of The Moors in Muslim Spain
In 711 an Arab and Berber army crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and invaded the Iberian Peninsula. Seven years later, their ...
These Ceramic Tiles in Spain and Portugal Tell the Story of Globalization
The tiles didn't just remain in Europe—they traveled with explorers, adorning homes and official buildings in colonies from ...
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Dubbed The Pirate Queen, She Was The Last Queen To Rule Independently In Islamic History And Turned To Piracy To Protect Her Town
which was a movement to push Moors (Muslims) out of the country. Sayyida and her family settled in Chefchaouen, Morocco. Although they were living in exile, Sayyida managed to receive a proper ...
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Why Do Royals Have "Blue Blood" in Their Veins?
Between 711 and 1492, much of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain was ruled by the Muslim Moors. This created a multi-ethnic ...