Alexander the Great according to Ferdowsi
The legendary Persian poet is the first to unite the figure of Alexander with the Quranic Dhul-Qarnayn, giving life to a truly extraordinary myth that will make us travel through…
The origins of the myth of Alexander the Great in the Persian-Islamic world
Alexander the Great, one of the most important men in the European world, becomes an almost prophetic figure in the Islamic world, so much so as to stimulate some of…
The Asian lion
The Asian lion, formerly also present on the Mediterranean coasts, was the animal that most of all embodied the ideal of royalty and power, so much so that it was…
The Necronomicon
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most interesting pseudobiblions in history, with very profound references to the Arab world and the penetration of its sciences into the…
A brief history of anti-Islamic prejudices in Europe
What are the roots of anti-Islamic prejudices in Italy and Europe? In this precious text by Bausani we will delve deeply into history making truly amazing discoveries The Italian school…
Mint, from Greece to Morocco
Mint is one of the most appreciated and exploited plants in the whole Islamic world and especially in Morocco, whose origins, however, are to be found in Ancient Greece The…
Days of the week: Tuesday
Tuesday is a practically insignificant day in the Islamic world, but of great importance for most other civilizations, which mostly associate it with the war On Tuesdays according to Zakariyya…
Rose, flower of Paradise
The rose is "The flower" par excellence, so loved for its perfumes, colors and beneficial properties, to become an absolute symbol of purity and faith. The flower of Venus and…
Narcissus, the flower of profound glances
The narcissus, a flower that has always inspired poetry and charm. For the Greeks it was an extreme symbol of beauty, for the Persians, however, it represents the eyes. Mediterranean…
