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Episode 90: Healers, Hospitals and Holy Wars

The History of English Podcast

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Introduction

This chapter delves into the influence of the Islamic world during the Middle Ages, including trade, pilgrimage, and the Crusades. It explores the discoveries Europeans made in mathematics, astronomy, and medical care, as well as their borrowing of words from Islamic culture. The chapter also includes support reminders and a mention of a discussion with the Silly Linguistics Podcast.

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