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I press ‘end call,’ set my phone down, and stare at it in disbelief. My heart is thumping, and with it, a spot at the base of my skull is keeping time. Removing my glasses, I rub my eyes and then roll my head gently from side to side to alleviate the tension that’s building. Onc...

When you think about groundbreaking advancements and colossal intellectual leaps, it’s easy to envision the European Renaissance or the modern tech hubs around the globe. Yet, many often overlook a crucial period between the 8th and 14th centuries: the Islamic Golden Age. This era produced a w...