Islam, perhaps more than any other religion, incorporates a profound appreciation for mathematics--witness the sophisticated geometry of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. This program offers an informative look at the advances, typified by the Alhambra and other cultural milestones, which Muslim invaders brought to Europe. Underscoring the network of scholarship and scientific research that emerged among Cordoba, Seville, Toledo, and other Andalusian cities, the film hones in on several fascinating topics--including great circles, spherical trigonometry in navigation, and the Islamic roots of both the Italian Renaissance and the age of European exploration.

This disc has been recorded using DVD-R equipment and may not play in all DVD players or drives. Originally produced in 2006.

Moors and Mecca -- Muslims and Christians in Medieval times -- Alhambra of Spain -- Suleiman, leader of the Ottoman Empire -- Spherical trigonometry and the Moor's decline.