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Sufism
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Islamic Intellectual History
Hafez
Persian Poetry
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Omar Khayyam
Sanai
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Ilkhanate
Samanid Dynasty
Al-Andalus
White Monastery
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An audio platform for the study of the pre-modern Islamic(ate) past and beyond. We interview academics, archivists and artists on their work for peers and junior students in the field. We aim to educate, inspire, perhaps infuriate, and on the way entertain a little too. linktr.ee/abbasidhistorypodcast Suitable also for general listeners with an interest in geographically diverse medieval h... more

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A prolific poet, Jami, is the embodiment of the photo-Ottoman Bengal-to-Balkans cosmopolitan Sufi intellectual.

• Jami was born in 1414 near the border of modern day Iran and Afghanistan during the tail end of the era of the shadow Abbasid caliphs... more

Regarded as the pinnacle of Persian literature, his works are a household item for Persian-speaking families and read during the Yalda winter solstice festival and Nowruz spring equinox festival. He was also widely known amongst European intellectual... more

Abū Muḥammad Musharrif al-Dīn Muṣliḥ b. ʿAbd-Allāh, better known as Saadi is called simply as the Master in Persian for his place in classical Persian poetry. His Bustan and Gulistan takes pride of place in the canon of Islamic literary creations.

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Jamal ad-Dīn Abū Muḥammad Ilyās ibn-Yūsuf ibn-Zakkī better known as Nizami is considered the greatest romantic epic poet in Persian literature. His love story of Layla and Majnun inspired the Eric Clapton hit record of 1970, "Layla" and there are mon... more

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Ali Hammoud
PhD candidate at Western Sydney University, interested in Shi'ism and Islamic intellectual history.
Western Sydney University
Episode: 🖋️EP064 Ali Hammoud on the life and works of Hafez (d. 1390 CE): Tongue of the Unseen
Faheem Hussain
Independent researcher with a background in Arabic and Islamic studies
Episode: 📖EP055 Faheem Hussain on Thomas Bauer's "A Culture of Ambiguity: An Alternative History of Islam"
Dr. Mariette Verhoeven
Lecturer in the Department of History, Art History and Classics and a researcher specializing in the field of Late Antique and Byzantine cultural and architectural history
Radboud University
Episode: 💧EP054 GUEST EPISDODE (8/8) The Great Valens Aqueduct of Constantinople/ Istanbul
Louise Rayne
Archaeologist and physical geographer, New Act Research Fellow at Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Episode: 💧EP053 GUEST EPISDODE (7/8) Qanāts: Harvesting Water on the Edge of the Desert
Majid Labbaf Khaneiki
Human Geographer and Assistant Professor at the University of Nizwa, expert on Aflaj Studies
University of Nizwa
Episode: 💧EP053 GUEST EPISDODE (7/8) Qanāts: Harvesting Water on the Edge of the Desert
Louise Blanke
Senior Lecturer in Late Antique Archaeology
University of Edinburgh
Episode: 💧EP052 GUEST EPISDODE (6/8) Water and the White Monastery: Water Management at a Single Site
Ieva Rèklaityte
Researcher specializing in the archaeology of Al-Andalus
Saragossa University, Spain
Episode: 💧EP051 GUEST EPISODE (5/8) Toilets and Waste in Andalusia
Dr. Hugh Kennedy
Professor of Arabic at SOAS and teaching in the History Department at University College London
SOAS University of London
Episode: 💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport
Dr. Josephine van den Bent
Assistant Professor of Medieval History at the University of Amsterdam and colleague on the Source of Life project
University of Amsterdam
Episode: 💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport

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Talha Ahsan
Host of the Abbasid History Podcast, focused on exploring the pre-modern Islamic past through engaging discussions with academics and experts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Nice Abbasid History podcast p

    Brilliant podcast, guests & topic discussed

    but

    sound is a bit low without headphones. In a quite room, volume blasted and barely hear the discussion.

    Please fix.

    🙏🏻🌹

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🖋️EP063 Ali Hammoud on the life and works of Saadi (d. 1292 CE): the Master
Q: What translations and secondary resources would you recommend on Saadi?
Recommendations include 'Saadi, The Poet of Life, Love and Compassion' by Homa Katouzian for an understanding of Saadi's life and works, and Wheeler Thackston's translation of the 'Gulistan' as the best for learners of Persian.
💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport
Q: What can modern societies learn from pre-modern water management?
The episode emphasizes that successful water management requires constant care and investment, as evidenced by the rapid decline of Baghdad's systems when neglected, contrasting it with modern technological solutions.
💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport
Q: Was there any downside to the complex water supply system in Baghdad?
The water supply was vulnerable during sieges and conflicts, which could lead to a lack of fresh water, highlighting the system's fragility.
💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport
Q: To what extent were rulers instrumental in managing water in and around Baghdad?
Rulers, particularly the caliphs, played a role in city water management, but local elites and private initiatives were also significant in maintaining and providing water supply systems.
💧EP050 GUEST EPISODE (4/8) The City on The Tigris: Baghdad, Drinking and Water Transport
Q: How did the citizens of Baghdad get their water for drinking?
Drinking water was primarily sourced from canals that ran through the city, fed mostly by the Euphrates, but when these fell into disuse, citizens had to rely on wells or travel to the Tigris for water.

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What is Abbasid History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on pre-modern Islamic history, this audio platform engages with scholars, archivists, and artists to shed light on historical figures, literary contributions, and cultural contexts from the Islamic world. Notable guests, primarily PhD candidates and academics, discuss influential poets like Sa'di, Nizami Ganjavi, and Omar Khayyam, as well as themes surrounding Sufism and Persian literature. The conversations delve into the significance of these literary works and their socio-political settings, providing depth and context to the rich tapestry of medieval Islamic culture. With an educational yet entertaining approach, the content invites both academic audiences and history enthusiasts alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for the co... more

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