According to Arthurian legend, the great wizard Merlin prophesied that only the true king of England would be able to pull ...

My ears pop as our car winds along the scenic A-397 highway in Malaga, Spain, climbing to 1,063 metres above sea level. We're ...

Ramadan 2025 begins on 1 March in Spain. Learn how traditional moon sighting and scientific methods shape this sacred month of unity and reflection ...

Michael Portillo digs into Spain's relationship with Islam, uncovering a continuing tension between Muslims and Christians, as well as controversial readings of the country's past ...

At the westernmost limits of the Islamic world, Muslim Spain was also undergoing a period of scholarly development. By the 10th century, Córdoba was the biggest, most cultured city in Europe ...

Travelling during Ramadan? Here's what you need to know. What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated? What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated?

Industries in silk, glass and tiles were developed and Baghdad was the first city in the Islamic world to have its own paper mill. A technique learnt from Chinese travellers. The city attracted ...