history

The blessing and burden of bearing first witness to Jewish history

How can Jewish journalists turn away the call of history and simultaneously bear the weight of what they must report?

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
27/12/2024

Hidden history: mass graves at Blackberry Hill echo Bristol's dark past

Discovery offers rare insight into how the poorest bristolians lived and died during the 19th century.

Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala

In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.

From 'Vulva Stones' to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society

Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

Hanukkah 2024: The 'new morality' of public opinion is the 'old immorality' of the Greeks

Just like our ancestors, the mighty Maccabees, armed with a Torah in one hand and an Iron Dome missile interception battery in the other, the Israeli people are defending the only true morality.

By LEO DEE
25/12/2024

This Hanukkah, ‘May the bridges we burn light the way’

Today, despite the frequent hypocritical condemnations, Israel is shining a giant spotlight into the world. Together, let’s make that light shine ever brighter.

By RAPHAEL SHORE , LIZZY SAVETSKY
25/12/2024

Parker Solar Probe to break speed record in historic Christmas Eve solar flyby

During this close approach, the Parker Solar Probe will cut through plumes of solar plasma, collecting vital data to help scientists better understand the Sun's behavior and its effects on Earth.

How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker

“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”

By ANAV SILVERMAN PERETZ
21/12/2024

Die Tochter einer Kristallnacht überlebender kehrte die Schlüssel einer zerstörten Synagoge zurück

Jetzt, 86 Jahre später, kehrt die Reliquie nach Hause zurück.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
19/12/2024

From criticism to closure: How did Irish-Israeli relations get to this point?

Former Irish defense minister Alan Shatter talks to ‘Post’ after Israel closes Dublin embassy over Irish policies.

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