The floors of the Yazd Jameh Mosque, a large congregational mosque in Yazd, Iran, built during the Ilkhanid Empire (1256-1335) and still in use today.

The floors of the Yazd Jameh Mosque, a large congregational mosque in Yazd, Iran, built during the Ilkhanid Empire (1256-1335) and still in use today.

Eşrefoğlu Mosque (Detail of a load-bearing wooden column) – Beyşehir, Konya

Eşrefoğlu Mosque (Detail of a load-bearing wooden column) – Beyşehir, Konya

Ottoman 16th century map of Aleppo by Ottoman Bosnian historian Matrakçı Nasuh.

Ottoman 16th century map of Aleppo by Ottoman Bosnian historian Matrakçı Nasuh.

The mourning of Alexander the Great (Ilkhanate, 1330s). Alexander was celebrated as a model ruler in the Islamic Persianate world and part of their history, rather than a 'foreign invader'. Yet, Pre-Islamic Persia saw him negatively.

The mourning of Alexander the Great (Ilkhanate, 1330s). Alexander was celebrated as a model ruler in the Islamic Persianate world and part of their history, rather than a 'foreign invader'. Yet, Pre-Islamic Persia saw him negatively.

Timurid architecture

Timurid architecture

Seljuk bowl depicting a battle scene, 13th century. (Freer Art Gallery, Washington, USA)

Seljuk bowl depicting a battle scene, 13th century. (Freer Art Gallery, Washington, USA)

We are very sorry to learn of the death of Professor Rosamond McKitterick (1949-2026), historian of early medieval Europe bit.ly/4fQzy9Q Professor McKitterick was elected a Fellow @royalhistsoc.org in 1980 and, among many other roles, also served as President @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social #Skystorians

Professor Turk

Gelibolulu Mustafa Âlî, one of the most prominent 16th-century Ottoman historians, describing certain mudarris (professors) of his era: - Never shows up at the madrasa - Doesn't teach; sells academic titles to the public - Dumps the actual teaching on the muid (TAs) -Just waits for payday

19th century Turkish miniature, musician horse.

Professor Turk

Gelibolulu Mustafa Âlî, one of the most prominent 16th-century Ottoman historians, describing certain mudarris (professors) of his era: - Never shows up at the madrasa - Doesn't teach; sells academic titles to the public - Dumps the actual teaching on the muid (TAs) -Just waits for payday

19th century Turkish miniature, musician horse.

Built in the 1300s, this historic mosque in Türkiye was constructed without using a single nail! A true masterpiece of medieval Anatolian wooden architecture. Engineering and artistry at its finest. #Anatolia #Architecture #History #TravelTürkiye #HistoricPlaces

Built in the 1300s, this historic mosque in Türkiye was constructed without using a single nail! A true masterpiece of medieval Anatolian wooden architecture. Engineering and artistry at its finest. #Anatolia #Architecture #History #TravelTürkiye #HistoricPlaces

Walled cities (intra-muros) represent a unique micro-urbanism where threat shaped daily life. Inside the fortresses, civilian existence was defined by spatial confinement, shared resources, and a deeply interconnected community bound by protective walls. #MedievalHistory #Urbanism

Walled cities (intra-muros) represent a unique micro-urbanism where threat shaped daily life. Inside the fortresses, civilian existence was defined by spatial confinement, shared resources, and a deeply interconnected community bound by protective walls. #MedievalHistory #Urbanism

Just tuned into the @royalhistsoc.org panel "Historical Context: Labour in Crisis?". Fascinating historical perspectives on the Labour Party's current position, fracturing alliances, and the evolution of trade unionism. Huge thanks to the panelists! 📜

Just tuned into the @royalhistsoc.org panel "Historical Context: Labour in Crisis?". Fascinating historical perspectives on the Labour Party's current position, fracturing alliances, and the evolution of trade unionism. Huge thanks to the panelists! 📜

“With a rose in my embrace, wine in my hand, and the beloved yielding to my desire. I, the Sultan of the world, am a slave on such a day.” -Hafez Shirâzi.

I would love to play on a tennis court with a design like this.

Illustration of Rumi in religious dispute 16th century

I'm currently working on an article with 50 PDFs open.

I'm currently working on an article with 50 PDFs open.

Persian Architecture

Persian Architecture

Looking to connect with fellow researchers, students & anyone interested in Medieval Islamic History, political thought, Sufism & the Turkic/Arab/Persian worlds. Let’s share ideas, discuss histories & build a network. Feel free to reach out! 📚✍️ #Histodons #MedievalHistory #IslamicThought #Sufism

Looking to connect with fellow researchers, students & anyone interested in Medieval Islamic History, political thought, Sufism & the Turkic/Arab/Persian worlds. Let’s share ideas, discuss histories & build a network. Feel free to reach out! 📚✍️ #Histodons #MedievalHistory #IslamicThought #Sufism

Illustration of Rumi in religious dispute 16th century

I would love to play on a tennis court with a design like this.

“With a rose in my embrace, wine in my hand, and the beloved yielding to my desire. I, the Sultan of the world, am a slave on such a day.” -Hafez Shirâzi.

This isn’t a museum in Isfahan—it’s just a room in an ordinary boutique hotel!

This isn’t a museum in Isfahan—it’s just a room in an ordinary boutique hotel!

The Composite Elephant, Mughal period (c. 1600s)

The Composite Elephant, Mughal period (c. 1600s)

"If the road doesn't tire you, you're probably on the wrong path."

Mirrorwork on the walls inside the centuries old Chehel Sotoun Palace in Iran

"If the road doesn't tire you, you're probably on the wrong path."

Mirrorwork on the walls inside the centuries old Chehel Sotoun Palace in Iran

Architect Sami Angawi house in Jeddah

Architect Sami Angawi house in Jeddah

Turkish colors and architecture. TURQuoise

We're very pleased to be attending the 2026 Modern British Studies Conference this week. If you're also in Birmingham please stop by to say hello to our staff members, Hannah and Charlotte, pick up a badge, and learn more about the Society. @modbritstud.bsky.social #MBS2026 #Skystorians

Turkish colors and architecture. TURQuoise