History
Erotic mosaic looted from Pompeii by Nazi officer returned after 80 years
Director Zuchtriegel: 'The sense of possession of stolen art becomes a heavy burden'.
How one woman's modern vision reimagined winemaking in the Judean hills with ancient clay
Has the real grave of Dracula been found – in a surprising location?
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East's religious past
Ptil Tekhelet Educational Center: Israel's newest, bluest cultural venue
“The main takeaway from The Tekhelet Educational Center is the deep appreciation for a beautiful mitzvah.”
Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird
Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.
He’s back: Larry David teams up with the Obamas to create new TV comedy series about US history
The summary for the show reads: “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called."
Oldest known 15th-Century Orit Books of Ethiopian Jewry uncovered by TAU researchers
These sacred texts, written in Ge'ez, a language known only to the Kessim (Ethiopian Jewish priests), hold significant cultural and historical importance.
‘This is from Moses’: Newly imaged Sinai inscriptions revive Exodus-era alphabet debate
High-resolution photography at the turquoise mines of Serabit el-Khadem in Egypt’s south-central Sinai Peninsula highlighted faint letters that one epigrapher reads as “This is from Moses.”
KKL-JNF releases rare collection of '40s–'50s summer photographs of childhood in Israel
"These historic photographs are a powerful reminder of the simplicity, innocence, and sense of freedom that once defined Israeli childhood," said KKL-JNF Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.
17th of Tammuz: A time of mourning and fasting
The minor fast on the 17th of Tammuz lasts just from sunrise to sunset. Only eating and drinking are prohibited.
50 cm. vertical shaft leads archaeologist to hidden cave, secret burial site in Mexico
The discovery was made following reports of bone theft and looting in the area.
Discovering layers of US Jewish history at the National Library of Israel
This time, my inquiry centers on uncovering the lesser-known stories of American Jewry – and of America itself – found within the library’s vast collections.
Take it from the top: A history of phrases, idioms with the word 'take' - explainer
Let’s take a look at the word “take” and explore some of the many takes on it.
Motza: Jerusalem’s secret garden
Neighborhood Corner: Today, roughly 1,200 residents call Motza home – a mix of multi-generational families and a growing wave of young professionals drawn by the promise of space and quiet.
