THE HOUSE OF WISODM
She was well-versed in literature, history, philosophy, and the sciences, and possessed a sharp wit and a keen intellect that rivaled that of the most learned scholars of her time. She would spend hours on end reading books and manuscripts from all over the world.
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UNCOVERING THE LEGACY OF IBN AL-BAITAR
Ibn al-Baitar was a 13th-century Andalusian physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the fields of botany, medicine, and perfumery. Born in Malaga, Spain, in 1197. He spent much...
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THE PIONEER OF AROMATHERAPY
Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Sīnā (Persian: ابو علی الحسین ابن عبدالله ابن سینا; c. 980 in Bukhara, Khorasan – 1037 in Hamedan[8]), also known as Ibn Seena,...
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AL-KINDI THE FATHER OF MODERN PERFUMERY
Yaʻqūb ibn Isḥāq al-Kindī (Arabic: يعقوب بن اسحاق الكندي) (c. 801–873 CE), also known by the Latinized version of his name Alkindus to the West, was a Muslim Arab polymath:...
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JABIR IBN HAYYAN (GEBER)
Jabir ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber, was a prominent Islamic alchemist, philosopher, and scientist who lived during the 8th century CE. He is considered to be one of the...
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A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT ALKEMIE TO CHEMISTRY
Alchemy was born in ancient Egypt. The word Khem was used in reference to the fertility of the flood plains around the Nile River. Based on the “life after death”...
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THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PHARMACY DURING THE MIDDLE AGES
The significant influence and contributions of Al-Razi (Rhazes) to the establishment of Pharmacy during the middle ages. Abstract Al Razi was a Hakim, an alchemist and a philosopher. In Medicine,...
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A TREASURE BOX OF MEMORIES
I was amazed watching an expert mosaic craftsman at work, surrounded by thousands of tiny thin pieces of plastic and wood in a multitude of colours. With nimble hands, he...
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DEAD SEA TREASURES
The Dead Sea has been known for its therapeutic and cosmetic properties. The unique climatic conditions in the Dead Sea area make it a renowned site worldwide for the field...