history

How misleading info leads to false claims of a historic 'Palestinian state'

Despite historical realities, Palestinians, with the support of Arab states, have succeeded in promoting the narrative that Arabs have always lived in the land, thus delegitimizing the Jewish state.

By DAVID BEN-BASAT
14/12/2024

Is France contributing to ongoing problems in the Middle East?

In the 1920s, France disrupted peace and stability in the Middle East through its assault on Syria.

12/12/2024
 How Much Gold Has Been Mined in Human History?

How Much Gold Has Been Mined in Human History?

Discover the incredible story of gold mining—from a single, mind-boggling cube to the shocking truth about global reserves that could fit in just three Olympic pools.

By ERAN TAL
10/12/2024

Polish police took initiative in Jewish killings, new book explores

Polish police murdered Jews during the Holocaust with gusto and even without Nazi orders, according to new resesarch.

By ZEV STUB/JTA
10/12/2024

TAU researchers discover second-century BCE fortress at Ashdod-Yam

Excavations at Ashdod-Yam reveal a second-century BCE fortress destroyed in conflict, the Institute of Archeology at Tel Aviv University reported.

Fighter sets combat sports record with 2.9-second knockout. Watch video

Underdog Justin Watson secured first career victory by defeating favored Cole Ferrell, who held 12 prior wins.

Preserving Raphael Lemkin’s legacy of fighting against antisemitism

The misuse of Raphael Lemkin’s name is not a minor concern but a critical issue that underscores the need to preserve the moral and intellectual foundations of genocide prevention.

By ELINA BARDACH-YALOV
09/12/2024

'Jerusalem That Once Was': An architect's look at the history of Israel's capital

A new book by famed architect and former Jerusalemite David Kroyanker shines a penetrative loving light on the capital’s fading beauty.

08/12/2024

1,375-year-old pre-Hispanic pyramid discovered during highway construction in Hidalgo, Mexico

Researchers propose that Structure 1 and the surrounding settlement may be related to the Metzca lordship.

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