Why fake miniatures depicting Islamic science are everywhere | Aeon EssaysDetail from a contemporary fake miniature, purporting to be from the 17th century, depicting Ottoman-era scholars observing the night sky through telescopes. Allegedly from the Istanbul University Library. Photo by DEA/Getty Forging Islamic scienceFake miniatures depicting Islamic science have found their way into the most august of libraries and history books. How?by Nir Shafir + BIO Detail from
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