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Islamic scientist at work ( Kemal/Abode Stock) — 08 Mar 2023

The Golden Age Of Islamic Astronomers

*By Dr Marion Dolan*

*History & Tradition*

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Astronomical understanding, accurate calendars and knowledge of exact geographic latitudes and longitudes were essential for all Islamic cities and towns. This body of astronomical knowledge was not accumulated for abstract scientific advancement...
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Alexander the Great Refuses to Take Water by Giuseppe Cades (1792) — 16 Apr 2018

Alexander the Great: Veterans and Settlers – Part III

*By david grant*

*History & Tradition*

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Watching the fast-evolving state of affairs following Alexander’s death, the Athenian demagogue Demades compared the Macedonian army to the: “Cyclops after his one eye had been burned out, seeing its many disorderly and unsteady motions.” The...
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Ptolemy

The Golden Age Of Islamic Astronomers

Alexander the Great: Veterans and Settlers – Part III