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The Ascent of Civilization
Season 2 • Episode 3 • The Arabs
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The Ascent of Civilization Season 2, Episode 3: The Arabs
The Arabs have been bringing knowledge of the ancient world to Europe since the 8th century. In the fields of medicine, mathematics or philosophy, their scholars were far beyond their time and still affect our world today. For a long time the Arabs were estranged, not united by one nation or leader. They had little in common but a shared language. Watch The Ascent of Civilization Season 2, Episode 3 The Arabs in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Ascent of Civilization Season 2, Episode 3 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Arabs have been bringing knowledge of the ancient world to Europe since the 8th century. In the fields of medicine, mathematics or philosophy, their scholars were far beyond their time and still affect our world today. For a long time the Arabs were estranged, not united by one nation or leader. They had little in common but a shared language.
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