Rewriting the Mediterranean: The Overlooked African Legacy in Islamic Sicily
Were there any Black Africans historically present in Sicily—particularly in positions of power or influence?At first glance, traditional scholarship might lead many to assume the answer is “no.” Most academic sources have long identified the rulers of medieval Islamic Sicily—the so-called Moors—as predominantly North African (Berber), Arab (Levantine), or even locally assimilated Sicilians. But recent […]
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