An Islamic History of Europe

Rageh Omaar takes a journey in search of the story of Islam in Europe. In Spain, he uncovers an extraordinary tale of scientific advance and rich cultural influences.

Rageh Omaar visits Sicily and France in search of the story of Islam in Europe. He shows how the seeds of modern Europe can be traced back a Moslem invasion over 1,000 years ago.

Rageh Omaar visits the last stronghold of Islam in Spain, Granada, and reveals how the fall-out from the final conflict still resonates in the ongoing divide between East and West.