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Join historian Paul Freedman as he delves into the pivotal 7th century, a transformative period that shaped the destinies of Rome, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. In this insightful lecture, Freedman explores the intricate interplay between empires, religions, and cultures. Discover how the rise of Islam in the 7th century influenced the dynamics of the Roman Empire and the broader Mediterranean world. This video offers a nuanced understanding of early Islamic history, the spread of the faith, and its interactions with the Church and Jewish communities. Perfect for students of history and those interested in the spiritual and cultural exchanges that defined this crucial era.
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Who is Paul Freedman?Paul Freedman is the Chester D Tripp Professor of History at Yale University. He specializes in medieval social history, the history of Spain, the study of medieval peasantry, and medieval cuisine.
Where is Rome?Rome is the capital city of Italy and a special comune (named Comune di Roma Capitale). Rome also serves as the capital of the Lazio region. With 2,872,800 residents in 1,285 km2 (496.1 sq mi), it is also the country's most populated comune. It is
the fourth-most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. It is the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, which has a population of 4.3 million residents. Rome is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, within Lazio (Latium), along the shores of the Tiber. The Vatican City is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city: for this reason Rome has been often defined as capital of two states. Rome's history spans 28 centuries. While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied sites in Europe.
