Did the fall of al-Andalus reshape Europe forever?

From Spain to Sicily, Muslims helped shape Europe for centuries. Why do they still seem to be cast as outsiders? In this episode of Deja Vu, author Tariq Ali traces the rise of al-Andalus to its fall amid the burning of books and the loss of a shared past. How does that history still shape Europe’s politics today?

In this episode:

• Tariq Ali (@TariqAli_News), author and editor of the New Left Review

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome and Sonia Bhagat. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our engagement producer is Adam Abou-Gad. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. 

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