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An AI-animated docudrama series brings to life the Golden Age of Arab science, tracing groundbreaking innovations from the House of Wisdom along the Silk Road, highlighting Islamic civilisation's profound contributions to global knowledge.
‘Legacy of Light: Echoes from the House of Wisdom’ is a groundbreaking six-part AI-animated web series illuminating the Islamic Golden Age of science and innovation. Each episode focuses on a pioneering figure whose achievements transformed the intellectual landscape of their era and continue to resonate today. Audiences will journey with Al-Khwarizmi as he develops algebra in 9th-century Baghdad’s House of Wisdom; witness Ibn Sina revolutionise medicine with The Canon; observe Al-Zahrawi pioneer surgical techniques in Córdoba; and discover Fatima Al-Fihri establishing the world’s oldest continuously operating university. Through cutting-edge AI animation and in-depth historical research, the series recreates vibrant environments from ancient Baghdad to Fez, visualising innovations like the astrolabe and early hospitals that catalysed scientific advancement. The narrative culminates in an exploration of how this vast knowledge network along the Silk Road preserved and enhanced classical learning while developing revolutionary new concepts. This series represents the vanguard of digital storytelling, using sophisticated AI tools such as Midjourney, Runway, and ElevenLabs to create historically accurate yet visually stunning recreations of this pivotal era. ‘Legacy of Light’ aims to inspire a new generation with the rich scientific heritage of the Arab world, fostering cross-cultural understanding and celebrating the spirit of intellectual curiosity that defined this remarkable period in human history.

Credits

Director
Maha Al-Naemi
Screenwriter
Spencer Striker
Producer
Spencer Striker
Production Company
History Adventures

About the Director

Maha Al-Naemi
Maha Al-Naemi is a pioneering Qatari digital media artist and animator who masterfully employs AI to tell compelling stories. A Northwestern University in Qatar graduate in Media, Information and Technology with a focus on Digital Media Design, Al-Naemi combines art, technology and cultural expression in groundbreaking ways. She expertly wields cutting-edge tools like Midjourney, Runway and Topaz
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