The King's Dream, Learn English with short story

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In this video, you will hear the full and simplified story of Ibn al-Haytham (also known as Alhazen), the great Muslim scientist, thinker, and philosopher of the Islamic Golden Age. This long-form story is written in easy English to help English learners improve their listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills while learning about real historical figures.

Who was Ibn al-Haytham?
Born in Basra in the year 965, Ibn al-Haytham was one of the greatest minds in history. He is known as "the father of modern optics" and one of the first scientists to use the scientific method. He made incredible contributions to science, mathematics, astronomy, and engineering—and he did it all with curiosity and a deep love for knowledge.

What will you learn in this video?
This story covers Ibn al-Haytham's life in ten easy-to-understand parts, including:

His childhood and early curiosity

His travels and studies during the Islamic Golden Age

His time in Egypt and how he escaped danger

How he discovered how light and vision work

His famous invention: the camera obscura

His scientific experiments and writings

His influence on later scientists like Newton, Kepler, and Galileo

His contributions to math, astronomy, and engineering

His legacy as one of the world’s greatest scientists

A powerful message about curiosity, courage, and the search for truth
Why is this story important for English learners?
This video uses slow, clear, and simple English, making it perfect for:

Listening practice

Learning new vocabulary in context

Understanding sentence structure

Improving pronunciation

Learning real stories from history
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