The Islamic Golden Age of Science is largely to thank for our scientific developments today. Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that changed the course of history! Join Michael Aranda for a...

By 2050, the number of Muslims around the world will nearly equal the number of Christians, as Islam will grow faster than any other major world religion.

Pupil outcome: I can understand how Prophet Muhammad cared for the world and how this influences Muslims to live better. Key learning points: - The Prophet Muhammad was concerned with practical matters, not just spiritual matters. - The...

Dr. Forrester discusses the Spanish Explorers and their conquests in Mexico and in the southwestern United States. She also talks about the Mission San Jose, Mission San Antonio Valero, and Mission San Gabriel.

Historian Nile Green (UCLA) describes how using a sometimes provocative new language to describe what we think we already know forces us to broaden our understanding.

Nile Green, a history professor and Central Asia program director at UCLA, explores the dynamics of religious economy through the lens of historical anthropology. In his work, he challenges traditional labels like imam, Sufi, and Sunni,...

In which Hank discusses the situation in Syria as deeply and completely as he can in five minutes. Negotiations are ongoing as to whether and how chemical weapons will be removed from Syria. This is an opportunity for the global...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Iran.

Aisha, the wife of the founder of Islam, lived with unique connections that allowed her to have a large amount of power in the early Islamic Empire. This is the story of a woman who spent her life as a politician, adviser, educator, and...

Islam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largest religion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective,...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Afghanistan.

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the differences and similarities between the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam.