The Viking Allah and the submerged history of Islam in Europe
A mysterious ring in a dead Viking woman’s tomb shows how Northern Europeans came into contact with Muslims and Islam before even becoming Christian.
Read MoreA mysterious ring in a dead Viking woman’s tomb shows how Northern Europeans came into contact with Muslims and Islam before even becoming Christian.
Read MoreThe selfie fad has reached epidemic proportions, but we don’t live in more narcissistic times. Selfie-absorption is as old as civilisation itself.
Read MoreMuhammad’s self-appointed defenders take offence on his behalf, but the prophet would’ve tolerated Charlie Hebdo and condemned the savage murders.
Read MoreThe murderous Paris attacks have reignited fears of “Islamisation”. But Islamic civilisation is encoded in Europe’s cultural and intellectual DNA.
Read MoreWith ISIS’s destruction of the heritage of Mosul, it is no longer the “Pear of the North”. But it’s people will rise up and reclaim their ancient city.
Read MoreInflammatory rhetoric and a solely punitive approach to Western jihadists is only likely to make matters worst, and could threaten multiculturalism.
Read MoreISIS really doesn’t get what restoring the caliphate means. Here’s how in six simple steps, from Caliphornian wine to cultural melting pots.
Read MoreWhether or not bigots like it, “Allah”, which is simply the Arabic for “God”, can be worshipped by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike.
Read MoreWith the prospect of reconciliation a long way off and to prevent civil war, people in Egypt need to form a united front against all political violence.With the prospect of reconciliation a long way off and to prevent civil war, Egyptians need to form a united front against all political violence.
Read MoreThose who fear the influence of Islam should raise a glass to the Sultan of Style when they freshen up, don the latest fashions or enjoy dining out.
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