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Meet the real life Mariam from #VikingsValhalla
Mariam Al-Asturlabi, also known as Mariam Al-Ijliya: a short thread
Artwork Credits: 1001 Inventions
Mariam Al-Asturlabi, also known as Mariam Al-Ijliya: a short thread
Artwork Credits: 1001 Inventions
Born in Baghdad, she was a student of the famous astronomer and mathematician, Abu Sahl al-Kuhi. Mariam al Astrulabi was considered an expert in the field of astronomical instruments, specifically the astrolabe.
Astrolabes were instruments used to measure the position of stars and planets in the sky. It was used for navigation, timekeeping, and determining the Qibla. She is said to have made one for the Caliph of the time, Al-Muqtadir.
Mariam: the mysterious astronomer from Aleppo in #VikingsValhalla
Let's talk about the relations between the Vikings and the Abbasids.
Let's talk about the relations between the Vikings and the Abbasids.
The Vikings and the Abbasids were two very different civilizations that existed on opposite sides of the world. The Vikings were seafaring people from Northern Europe, while the Abbasids were a Muslim dynasty that ruled over the Islamic empire from the 8th to the 13th century.
While the Vikings and the Abbasids never had direct contact, their cultures did intersect through trade. The Vikings brought furs, amber, and slaves to the Abbasid empire. They traded these goods for luxury items such as silk, spices, and gold.
No weekend is a weekend without binge-watching Netflix. With the release of Season 2 of #VikingsValhalla we decided it may be a good time to explore the Pechenegs mentioned in the show. A thread:
The Pechenegs were semi-nomadic Turkic people who lived in the steppes of Central Asia and Eastern Europe during the 9th-12th centuries. They were a powerful group known for their horseback riding and archery skills. They were also known for their fierce warrior culture.
The Pechenegs established a powerful empire, known as the Pecheneg Khanate, which controlled vast territories stretching from the Ural Mountains to the Danube River. Pechenegs settled in Wallachia and have contributed to the formation of the Cumans-Kipchak people.
