SCAtoday.net - Islam

The mystery of the missing skeletons

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:44:26 -0400

Dozens of skeletons, thought to be Muslim and dating from the 8th or 9th centuries C.E, have been removed from the site of excavations near the Temple Mount according to the Israel Antiquities Authority who have deemed the incident "a serious mishap."

Crusaders left genetic mark on the Middle East

Thu, 1 May 2008 09:52:12 -0400

Scientists from the Genographic Project, which is tracking human migrations through DNA, have found traces of a particular DNA signature in Lebanon which they link to European crusaders.

Da Vinci Code meets the Koran

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:34:33 -0500

The Internet is alive recently with reports that a secret cache of Islamic texts disputing the origins of the Koran has resurfaced after 60 years of suppression.

Islamic calligraphy at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 08:42:19 -0500

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Texas) will host Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600-1900 and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur´an through February 3, 2008.

Medieval Islamic cookbook available

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:38:01 -0500

A new cookbook, Medieval Cuisine Of The Islamic World: A Concise History With 174 Recipes by: Zaouali, Lilia; Translated by M.B. DeBevoise, has been published by the University Of California Press.

"History of Holidays" on the History Channel website

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:41:32 -0500

The History Channel has created a website with interactive links covering the history of all the major holidays on the calendar.

Quran from 1203 Sells at Christie's

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:04:00 -0400

A Quran, believed to be the oldest complete copy, circa 1203 C.E., was offered for sale through the Hispanic Society of America and sold to traders in London.

Sotheby's to host auction of Islamic art

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:20:08 -0400

On October 24, 2007, Sotheby's Auction House will hold an auction of Islamic art, carpets, textiles and more, many items dating to the Middle Ages. (photos)

13th century Persian poet still inspires

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:18:25 -0400

The poetic and the spiritual alike are celebrating the 800th anniversary of the birth of Sufi poet Rumi who "still inspires with his works evoking ecstasy and the divine." Poet Robert Bly reads from his translation of Rumi's works for NPR's Morning Edition.

Early medieval mosque found in Sicily

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:56:19 -0400

Amid the Renaissance, Greek and Norman ruins on the island of Sicily, archaeologists have made a surprising find: the remains of an early medieval mosque dating to the 9th or 10th century.

UK£1m El Cid sword may be a forgery

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:45:47 -0400

A controversy has arisen over the authenticity of La Tizona, purported to be the sword of legendary Spanish hero El Cid. The sword was purchased recently for UK£1m by authorities in the Castilla Leon region, but others in the Culture Ministry claim that the sword is a fraud.

Russian participants to re-enact battle for Constantinople

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:15:46 -0400

Re-enactors in Russia are preparing an elaborate re-enactment of the 1453 battle for Constantinople, in which it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks.

"Venice and the Islamic World" at the Met

Sun, 27 May 2007 10:42:34 -0400

What inspired Renaissance artists? According to a new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it was the Islamic world. Venice and the Islamic World, 828-1797 showcases works that borrowed from the eastern traditions. Blake Gopnik of the Washington Post has the story.

Sacred books on display in London

Sat, 26 May 2007 19:16:43 -0400

Visit Sacred: Discover what we share, an exhibit of sacred texts, is on display at the Pearson Gallery of the British Library. The exhibit runs through September 23, 2007. (Digital books online)

Scholar Examines Muhammed, Islam

Fri, 4 May 2007 12:14:17 -0400

"When the prophet Muhammad died in 632, a tempest of political intrigue and deceit blew over Islam, transforming it forever. In this fast-paced and compelling tale, travel writer Rogerson (author of The Prophet Mohammad) conducts us on a fascinating journey back to seventh-century Medina and the various schemes that led to the division of Islam into Shia and Sunni factions."