377K views · 4.4K reactions | The Abbasids ruled one of history's largest empires - the Islamic Caliphate - for nearly 500 years, yet their name is hardly known in the West today. Here's a quick introduction to the dynasty that presided over 'Islam's Golden Age', a period of great scholarship, medical and technological innovation, trade and prosperity. Before it all came crashing down, with the arrival of the Mongols... | Epic History TV | Facebook

The ancient city of Samarra holds the secrets to one of the world's greatest empires — The Abbasids. Watch new episodes of #Unearthed Sundays at 9p on Science Channel. | Science Channel