Januszczak On The Dark Ages 3

[poliphilo]

An Ummayad prince had his desert bathhouse frescoed with paradisial scenes- not forgetting the naked houris. He- or someone like him- owned a brazier with naked houris at the four corners and panels in relief of people shagging. 

Think what you like of Islam. The opposite is also true. 

Al-Andalus was one of humanity's very greatest achievements. Running water, flush toilets, orange trees, astronomy. I can't hear talk of it without my eyes beginning to prickle. 

Comments

[cmcmck.livejournal.com]

In truth it's true of all faiths- when one looks at the achievements one can forget, at least for a time, the horrors, but the horrors never go away.

But then I would say that! I'm a military historian......

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

It's a funny old world. :)

[algabal.livejournal.com]

"Think what you like of Islam. The opposite is also true."

That's a very good quote. I think the bad parts of 'Islam' have a lot more to do with poverty, geography and modern history than religion.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I think you're right.

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

Al-Andalus is where I live.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Lucky you....