About this episode

This episode explores the early Abbasid Caliphate, its rulers, and its significant impact on world history.

From 750-861, a dynasty of ten caliphs seated in modern-day Iraq ruled one of history's largest empires. The territory they lost and won, the wars they fought, and the cultural renaissance that they helped usher in all had far reaching impacts on world history. Ancient Novels Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zrUMtCpNt4 Oresteia Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK7e8WOOl4g Episode 122 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-122/ Episode 122 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-122-the-early-abbasid-caliphate Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@literatureandhistorypodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literatureandhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/literatureandhistory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lahpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lahpodcast.bsky.social X https://x.com/lahpodcast

People in this episode

Host: Doug Metzger

Topics covered

• Abbasid Caliphate
• history
• cultural renaissance
• empire
• wars
• Iraq

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Abbasid Caliphate, Patreon, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Bluesky

Books & works: Ancient Novels, Oresteia

Places: Iraq

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