The death of Sultan Saladin is a mystery that is already eight centuries old. However, a doctor searched the limited medical history to finally unveil what might have caused the mighty sultan's death.

Until the 21st century, Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub (Righteous of the Faith; Joseph, son of Ayyub), known in Europe as Saladin, was probably the most famous Muslim in Western culture after the ...

(CN) – A researcher may have discovered the cause of death of one of the most prominent figures of the 12th century, potentially resolving a centuries-long mystery. Often considered the most famous ...

Saladin may not be well known in the West, but even 800 years after his death, he remains famous in the Middle East. Born in 1137, he rose to become the Sultan of an enormous area that now includes ...

Of all the great figures in the Middle Ages whose influence still resonates today, none has been so little written about as Yusuf Ibn Ayyub (meaning “son of Ayyub”). The world would come to know him ...

Jonathan Philips’s engaging biography redraws the achievements, shortcomings and weaknesses Saladin exhibited during his historic reign A larger than life figure amongst the Muslims and revered by the ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

The Muslim Near East and the First Crusade -- Nur al-Din and the City of Damascus -- Nur al-Din and the rise of the Jihad -- Shirkuh, Saladin and the conquest of Egypt -- Saladin's succession in Egypt ...

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and lies on the bank of the Nile River. It is believed to have been founded in the early 4th millennium BC (Before Christ). The Romans established here, the fortress town ...