Saw the exhibit in Los Angeles, and yeah, it's pretty hamfisted about trying to polish up the image of Islam.
The real problem here is the entire idea of trying to credit the triumphs of humanity to any specific group.  Calling an invention "Muslim" or "Christian" or "Jewish" or "Hindu" or "African" or any other qualifier is simply a gloss over the eternal truth – all of these inventions are human.
National Geographic Explorer’s Hall in Washington D.C. has hosted some of the most prestigious exhibits in America. Previous exhibits have included the Chinese terracotta warriors, as well as the Jame…