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Byzantium was, for centuries, a fountainhead of Christian art, imitated by Muslims and 'barbarians' in the West alike. The crises of iconoclasm threatened not only existing works but also almost destroyed the traditions of craftsmanship. See some early Christian art (mostly Byzantine or Byzantine-inspired, including from the very period of iconoclasm) here.

The church of S Vitale in Ravenna contains two famous mosaics of the Byzantine emperor Justinian and his wife, Theodora, together with their entourages. Admire the remarkable artistry of these mosaics, while paying attention also to their extravagant political & religious claims.

Baghdad is nowadays in the news for many sordid reasons, but in the Middle Ages, it was (among other things) famous as a hothouse of cutting-edge science.

Enjoy some samples from medieval Muslim jokebooks, including some pretty racy materials.

Learn more about Islam and consult many illuminating texts (including a searchable Qur’án). An alternative gateway is tellingly named Al-Khazina, ‘The Treasury’. Especially noteworthy is the way these websites attempt to respect Islam and Muslims. Are they successful, in your opinion?