3.2 Knowledge Production Across Empires

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Feb 13, 202431:12Arts

The Abbasid and British Empires are the nexus through which our two guests, Dr Ahmed Ragab and Dr Katayoun Shafiee explore technology, knowledge production and power. This episode charts medieval paper production and Abb...

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