Archaeology Odyssey
Archaeology Odyssey takes the reader on a journey through the classical world as seen through the eyes of the top archaeologists in the discipline. Written with you in mind, the experts explain the latest in classical research in a way that is accessible to the general public. Read the complete series today!
Origins: First Glass
In museum vitrines all over the world, we see beautiful objects labeled “Roman Glass.” This is misleading, for it is unlikely that any ancient Roman became a glassmaker.
Editors’ Page: Defining Ethics
Al-Ba’labakki: An Arab Renaissance Man
In the seventh chapter of The Fihrist, al-Nadim discusses the writings of ancient and recent physicians, including Qusta ibn Luqa al-Ba’labakki.
“Qusta translated a quantity of the ancient books. He excelled in many sciences, among which there were medicine, philosophy, geometry, calculation, and music. He was never subject to criticism, being a master of literary style in the Greek tongue and excelling also in Arabic diction.
The Fihrist: A 10th Century AD Survey of Islamic Culture
The Fihrist: A 10th Century AD Survey of Islamic Culture
Aristotle’s Will
The Fihrist
Eros in Egypt
City by City: Death of the Bronze Age
Invasions of the Sea Peoples
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