Darien Library will host Dr. Eileen Kane for a lecture on “Islam in Europe: A Brief History of a Long Relationship” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 10.

Islam and Muslim communities have a long history in Europe that is poorly understood today. This lecture will explore Muslim communities as part of the fabric of European history, with a focus on how migrations have reshuffled Europe’s populations throughout the modern era, and how popular amnesia about this history contributes to anti-Muslim sentiment in Europe today.

About the Author

Eileen Kane received her PhD in modern European history from Princeton University. She is Associate Professor of History and Director of the Program in Global Islamic Studies at Connecticut College.

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— an announcement from Darien Library