The annals of history in the making
Although it is improbable that Elizabeth II is a descendant of Muhammad, one of the British queen’s ancestors was likely a refugee Muslim princess. However, the enduring popularity of this theory speaks some harsh truths about post-colonial reality and sheds light on the intertwined history of Islam and Christendom.
Read moreDespite the paranoid conspiracy theories and fear-mongering of the extreme right, cultural diversity is a beautiful and wondrous thing.
Read moreSpain’s recognition of the Jews it expelled ignores another historical crime: the Muslims forced out of Andalusia.
Read moreAs Belgium toys with the idea of allowing mothers to pass on their surnames, is there a way to make naming practices fairer?
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