The History of Ibn al-Haytham and the Science of Optics in Cairo | Calm History for Sleep | 5 Hours

Name: The History of Ibn al-Haytham and the Science of Optics in Cairo | Calm History for Sleep | 5 Hours
Uploaded: 2026-11-02T19:50:41-08:00
Duration: 18413 s
Description: The History of Ibn al-Haytham and the Science of Optics in Cairo and Basra (965 to 1040 CE) — 05:06:48 of calm, deeply researched world history storytelling designed.

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The History of Ibn al-Haytham and the Science of Optics in Cairo and Basra (965 to 1040 CE) — 05:06:48 of calm, deeply researched world history storytelling designed for peaceful evening listening, relaxation, and restful sleep. This episode traces his career from Basra to Fatimid Cairo, the seven-volume Kitab al-Manazir (Book of Optics), refraction and spherical aberration studies, and its influence on Kamal al-Din al-Farisi, Roger Bacon, and Johannes Kepler. Across twelve full-length chapters.