The King – or how not to make a historical movie
The King is a new movie on Netflix, directed by David Michôd. It follows the life of Henry V, king of England, from his days as Prince of Wales – prince “Hal” – shortly before…
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How science lived in Europe and died in Islam, Part 5: Why the decline of philosophy and science in Islam?
There are three types of explanations for this decline. The first of these emphasizes external factors, like the Mongol invasion in 1258 …
How science lived in Europe and died in Islam, Part 4: The decline of philosophy and science in Islam
Many scholars maintain that there has been a decline in Islamic philosophical-scientific production after Islam’s “Golden Age”, lasting until the modern age. In fact, the term “Golden Age” implies a peak in development …