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world6 months ago•2 min saved

Turkey detains cartoonists over Prophet Muhammad caricature

Turkish authorities detained three cartoonists over a satirical cartoon that appeared to depict prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands in the sky, drawing condemnation from officials and religious conservatives. The magazine apologized, claiming the cartoon aimed to highlight suffering and was misunderstood, but the government launched an investigation under laws criminalizing incitement to hatred, amid protests and concerns over press freedom in Turkey.

via Reuters|

#cartoonists #freedom-of-expression #religious-harmony

history-and-culture1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unearthing Cross-Cultural Treasures: Astrolabes and Scientific Exchange in Italian Museums"

An 11th-century astrolabe found in an Italian museum bears inscriptions in Muslim, Hebrew, and Christian languages, indicating cross-cultural exchange. The artifact, used to chart stars and heavenly bodies, is a rare record of scientific collaboration between Arabs, Jews, and Christians. The astrolabe, originating from Muslim-ruled Spain, features Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, as well as Western numerals, and was likely used in Spain, Morocco, or Egypt. This remarkable find sheds light on religious harmony and the interconnectedness of Islamic, Jewish, and European cultures.

via USA TODAY|

#astrolabe #cross-cultural-exchange #history-and-culture