The Islamic history you were never taught
School skipped a thousand years. Archives hands it back, one short story a day, carefully researched and sourced, and built to actually stick.
Created by
Basel Gazi
Islamic history creator · 1,000,000+ following
"My community is full of people who care deeply about understanding their history but never knew where to start. Most resources were built for academics, not for them. Archives puts real Islamic history in everyone's hands, without the complexity."
With more than a million people learning Islamic history through his videos, Basel is one of the most trusted voices making it feel close instead of academic. He built Archives with game designers so a passing interest becomes a daily habit, five minutes at a time.
Five minutes a day, one real story at a time
A daily loop that is easy to start and hard to drop.
History that feels like a film, and is actually true
Every story is carefully researched and sourced, so what you learn is what really happened, not myth dressed up as history. Saladin, Ibn Battuta, the fall of Baghdad, the science of the Golden Age.
One quick question makes each story stick
A couple of taps after every story locks it into memory. This is the part a 400-page book never does, and it is why people remember what they learn here.
The reason you will come back tomorrow
Streaks, XP, and gentle nudges, the same loop that makes games hard to put down, pointed at something worth knowing. Five minutes a day turns into a habit you actually keep.
Travel through 1,400 years
Each era unlocks a new set of stories. Start at the beginning and build the full picture.
Rise of Islam
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ & early expansion
Umayyad Caliphate
Damascus & the first dynasty
Al Andalus
Islamic Spain & Cordoba
Abbasid Golden Age
House of Wisdom & the sciences
Mongol Invasion
The end of the Caliphate
Fatimids & Mamluks
Egypt & the warrior slaves
Pick the path that sounds like you
Learning for yourself, for your kids, or just for fun. Each path gives you a clear first step.
I want to reconnect with my history
Start with guided stories that explain the big picture: Mecca before Islam, the first revelation, and how it changed the world beyond religion.
I want better screen time for my kids
Short, age-friendly adventures with simple questions you can ask at dinner or before bed, already vetted and ready to go.
I want to spend my time learning
Quick stories with wild facts you will want to share, like how a Muslim woman founded the first university.
Questions, answered
Do I need to know anything to start?
No background needed. Archives starts at the beginning, with the story of Nuh, and builds forward through the eras one short story at a time.
How much time does it take?
About five minutes a day. One story, one question. It fits a coffee break, a commute, or the few minutes before bed.
Is it accurate?
Yes. Every story is carefully researched and sourced from real history, so you can trust that what you are learning actually happened.
Is it free?
You can start for free. A subscription unlocks the full library and learning tools when you are ready for more.
Who is it for?
Anyone curious about Islamic history, from complete beginners to lifelong readers, plus parents who want better screen time and classrooms.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or partnership ideas? We would love to hear from you.
contact@archiveszone.app