Mending Fragments of Time: How the Lives of Jewish Merchants Shape Our Understanding of the Medieval Islamic World

This event was originally scheduled for Sunday, February 21st.

Dr. Ali Alibhai, The Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History at UT Dallas
“Mending Fragments of Time: How the Lives of Jewish Merchants Shape Our Understanding of the Medieval Islamic World.”

Based on his own research, Dr. Alibhai will focus on the history of the Geniza documents and how medieval letters that were written between Jewish merchants enhance our understanding of medieval Islamic social history and material culture.

This event is presented free of charge, but pre-registration is requested by clicking here.