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Nasir al-Din Al-Tusi
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Al-Tusi, Nasir al-Din (1201-1274) was one of the greatest scholars of his time and one of the most influential figures in Islamic intellectual history.
African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people and thousands of pounds of gold. What would that gold be worth today?
How Moroccan Traditions Work
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Movies like 'Casablanca' aren't necessarily reflective of genuine Moroccan traditions. Read about traditions in Morocco at HowStuffWorks.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
The World's Oldest Tattoo Shop Has Been in Business Since 1300
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For centuries, Razzouk Tattoo in Jerusalem has provided tattoos to pilgrims and posers, using hand-carved wooden stamps, some of which are 500 years old.
How Suicide Bombers Work
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Suicide bombers use a unique form of terrorism in order to advance their message. Learn about suicide bombers.
Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
A Heavenly Angels Quiz
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How much do you know about angels' roles, ranks and responsibilities? Take our quiz to find out!