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Book review: Muslims on the Volga during the Viking Age – In the Footsteps of Ibn Fadlan
Worlds collide in this collection of more than 19 essays that detail interactions between the Islamic world, people from Viking societies, and a myriad of other cultures along the Volga River during the 10th century.1 year ago — Reviews -
Ibn Fadlan's chronicles: When the Arab explorer met the Vikings
Travel writers must have a tough life. They make a living swanning around the world, experiencing new cultures, countries, and people while making pithy observations. However, did you know that one of the originators of travel writing was a 10th-century Islamic scholar and traveler named Ibn Fadlan?2 years ago — History
