The Islamic Golden Age, spanning from the 8th to the 14th century, was a period of cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing in the history of Islam, characterized by advancements in various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. This era was marked by the translation of ancient texts, the establishment of institutions like the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, and significant contributions by scholars like Al-Khwarizmi and Avicenna, which laid the groundwork for the European Renaissance.