Al-Andalus Science and Philosophy: Lost Libraries of Cordoba

In this episode of The Story of Spain, Lucas and Luna explore the golden age of science and philosophy in Al-Andalus. They focus on the great library of Cordoba under Caliph Al-Hakam II, the translation movements that preserved Greek and Roman knowledge, and the work of figures like Ibn Rushd (Averroes) and Ibn Sina (Avicenna). The conversation covers the legacy of Al-Andalus as a bridge between East and West, the destruction of the library during the fitna, and how this period shaped the European Renaissance. Specific topics include the House of Wisdom in Cordoba, the role of Mozarabs and Jews in translation, and the philosophical debates that influenced both Islamic and Christian thought. A fresh angle for the show, avoiding earlier episodes on military and political history. #AlAndalus #Cordoba #AlHakamII #IbnRushd #Averroes #HouseOfWisdom #TranslationMovement #IslamicGoldenAge #MedievalSpain #ScienceHistory #Philosophy #Libraries #Mozarabs #Sephardic #RenaissanceOrigins #FexingoHistory #Podcast #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo