"The children Abdullah, Aysha, Khalid and Layla stumble across a time-travel device in a lab, only to find themselves pursued by a rogue alchemist who has discovered its power."
"Among them are Al-Khwarizmi, considered the father of algebra, Ibn al-Haytham, a pioneer who explored the camera obscura, and Mansa Musa, ruler of the Malian empire who is thought to have been the wealthiest man who ever lived."
"We wanted to showcase that its not only men that were scholars or scientists; there were also a lot of women who were at the forefront."
"What we're trying to do is make learning about that era fun and interesting."
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is an animated feature co-created by Flordeliza Dayrit and Michael Milo. It follows four children who discover a time-travel device and embark on an adventure in the medieval Islamic world. They meet influential figures like Al-Khwarizmi and Ibn al-Haytham while being pursued by a rogue alchemist. The film aims to make learning about history engaging and highlights both male and female scholars, showcasing their significant contributions to science and culture.
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