What Is An Astrolabe And Why Was It Important? | The Dark Ages: An Age Of Light

Waldemar Januszczak explores the significance of the great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and introduces an astrolab, often considered the first computer, used by Islamic stargazers during the Dark Ages. The home of bitesize stories from the rich and storied world of our shared history. From the ancient ruins of lost civilizations to the muddy trenches of the Great War, Everything History has something for every avid history fan. This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.