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Discover how the Renaissance truly originated in Baghdad in this eye-opening 15-minute TEDx talk by Koert Debeuf, adjunct professor of Middle East at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and senior political consultant. Explore the hidden stories of the past as Debeuf, drawing from his extensive experience as a former director of the Tahir Institute for Middle East Policy in Europe and editor-in-chief of EUObserver, uncovers the often-overlooked influence of Middle Eastern culture on the Renaissance. Gain valuable insights into the interconnectedness of world history and challenge conventional narratives about the origins of this pivotal period in human development.
