Following the narrative of Islam’s journey from tribal origins to world religion, scholar John Tolan offers those new to the study of the faith a firm foundation in its rich past and current status in ...

Some historians question whether the traditional story of Islam’s origins fully reflects reality, pointing to gaps in early evidence, the late compilation of texts, and influences from Jewish, ...

Alcohol can be found in every culture, civilization and country. That’s why the subject — and substance — fascinates University of Delaware history professor Rudi Matthee, author of Angels Tapping at ...