Episode 1 of the original docudrama series Al-Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra and the Algorithm premiered on July 15, 2026. The complete 30‑episode collection can be viewed at no cost on YouTube, via the SpencerStrikerDigitalLearning channel.
The first episode of Al-Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra and the Algorithm, an original docudrama series, was released on July 15, 2026. All 30 episodes are freely accessible on YouTube at SpencerStrikerDigitalLearning.
The free educational AI‑animated docudrama, Al‑Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra and the Algorithm, traces Al‑Khwarizmi’s path to the House of Wisdom.
Producing the Legend of Al-Khwarizmi is the culmination of deep research into the cultural and intellectual history of ancient Persia, combined with the prodigious talents of our creative team.”— Dr. Spencer Striker NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Today, Spencer Striker Digital Learning unveiled the inaugural episode of Al-Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra and the Algorithm | An Original Docudrama Series. This gratis 30‑installment series, underwritten by the Doha Film Institute Web Series Grant and chosen for the Qumra 2026 Series Lab, is hosted on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SpencerStrikerDigitalLearning.
Initially published in English and formatted vertically for mobile screens, the narrative follows Al‑Khwarizmi in ninth‑century Baghdad—then known as the Silicon Valley of its era. As a young scholar at the House of Wisdom, he combined Greek geometry with Indian arithmetic to forge something unprecedented: the algorithm. That innovation eventually evolved into algebra, the foundational advanced mathematics now taught to middle‑school pupils worldwide.
Season 1 debuted on YouTube on July 15, with the remaining 30 episodes rolling out periodically throughout Summer 2026. The entire series is offered free of charge for anyone to use and appreciate. Educators are encouraged to screen Al‑Khwarizmi with their students in mathematics, social studies, or world history. Instructors of digital arts and filmmaking—including AI animation/graphics and AI filmmaking at the high‑school and college levels—can learn from the production notes supplied with the series. Moreover, anyone curious about the House of Wisdom’s history, the roots of mathematics, or the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East will find enjoyment in the Legend of Al‑Khwarizmi.
The series creator is Spencer Striker, PhD, Professor of Digital Media Design at Northwestern University in Qatar and founder of Spencer Striker Digital Learning. His award‑winning body of work encompasses interactive history, mobile games, VR, and documentaries. His complete portfolio is viewable at SpencerStriker.com.
“Producing the Legend of Al-Khwarizmi is the culmination of deep research into the cultural and intellectual history of ancient Persia, combined with the prodigious talents of our creative team,” said Striker. “We are working at an exciting time, when AI film production in the hands of talented artists can create rich and beautiful work at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional filmmaking. Small, indie teams like ours can now produce original material with high production value relatively quickly and share the work with millions of people – and in our case, entirely for free.”
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Al‑Khwarizmi: Father of Algebra & the Algorithm | Official Docudrama Trailer
