ISLAMIC HISTORY--WHERE THE LIGHT SHONE THROUGHOUT THE DARK AGES OF WESTERN EUROPE, i.e. from 7th Century Onwards

(5) Town: Why East and West share so much architectural heritage.

(6) World: The explorers of a thousand years ago.

(7) Universe: How ancient astronomers expanded our view of the universe.

Here is the trailer to the film and exhibition. [Click here to read of the background to the film from the Jameel Foundation.]

REBUTTALS FROM ASIA [and Elsewhere?]

It is important for all world citizens to get to know the facts of history. However, one needs to view each exhibition critically and determine how much fact and fiction may lay behind the interpretations and verbiages. For example, in the wake of this exhibition in London, CNN has recently attempted to share the Muslim history of science acquired from visiting this exhibition at the ScienceMuseum.

However, a Hindu foundation immediately jumped into the fray to criticize some of the narration coming out of the Muslim science educational network, such as through the Jameel Foundation, that (is emerging and) its narration on science. The Foundation found the CNN report lacking balance and appropriate criticism.

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