An Islamic History of Europe

2009
Documentary

Rageh Omaar visits Spain, Sicily and France to discover the history of Islam in Europe

Production

BBC Four

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 2, 2009

Last Aired

January 20, 2009

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1 of 3
Air date: 2009-01-02
Rageh Omaar takes a journey in search of the story of Islam in Europe. In Spain, he uncovers an extraordinary tale of scientific advance and rich cultural influences.
E2
Episode 2 of 3
Air date: 2009-01-13
Rageh Omaar visits Sicily and France in search of the story of Islam in Europe. He shows how the seeds of modern Europe can be traced back a Moslem invasion over 1,000 years ago.
E3
Episode 3 of 3
Air date: 2009-01-20
Rageh Omaar visits the last stronghold of Islam in Spain, Granada, and reveals how the fall-out from the final conflict still resonates in the ongoing divide between East and West.

Cast

Rageh Omaar

Rageh Omaar

Presenter (Self)

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