How Islam Conquered Italy (and then forgot about it)

Описание: Did you know that for nearly 200 years, Sicily was under Muslim rule?

In this in-depth documentary, we explore the complete History of Islam in Italy - from the 9th-century Muslim arrival in Sicily in 827 CE, to the flourishing of Palermo as one of Europe’s largest cities, to the Norman conquest in 1091, and the lasting legacy of Islamic knowledge, architecture, and agriculture in Italy.

Discover how Islamic Sicily became a powerful Mediterranean hub of trade, culture, and innovation. Learn how Muslim governance transformed agriculture through irrigation systems and new crops like citrus and sugarcane. And uncover the surprising reality that even after the Norman conquest, Arabic language, Muslim scholars, and Islamic influence continued to shape the island under rulers like Roger II.

This video also examines how Islam later re-emerged in modern Italy through migration, making it the second-largest religion in the country today.

This is not a simplified clash narrative.
This is a story of war, coexistence, intellectual exchange, and lasting influence.

If you want to understand the true history of Islam in Europe, you cannot ignore Italy.

Watch until the end for a powerful reflection on why this history matters today.

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