Centuries of Eurocentric narratives hide a crucial truth – Africans, through the Moors, shaped Europe’s greatest advancements. For nearly 800 years, they revolutionised and elevated the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) while much of Europe lagged. Their legacy laid the foundation for the Renaissance, yet their contributions remain widely unacknowledged. It’s time to set the record straight. Our Facts of the Week lay out how the Moors civilised Europe.
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