48 - The Almohads

The mighty Almoravid dynasty lasted only a century before it was overthrown by another another great Berber dynasty- the Almohads.  In this episode, we look at the fearless and determined founder of the dynasty, the controversial Ibn Tumart, who would change the face of North Africa and Spain for centuries.

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Exploring the cultural, political, intellectual and scientific achievements of the Islamic Golden Age and the relations between Islam and the West during the height of Muslim power.