History
Has the real grave of Dracula been found – in a surprising location?
Almost 550 years after his death, a mysterious discovery in an ancient tomb may finally reveal where the cruel count who became the world’s greatest vampire myth was buried.
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East's religious past
Ptil Tekhelet Educational Center: Israel's newest, bluest cultural venue
Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird
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.
Several walled oases uncovered in Saudi Arabia shed light on ancient community investment
Evidence suggests the walled oasis phenomenon began around 3000 BC at Tayma and Qurayyah and spread to the Harrat Khaybar region by the end of the third millennium BC.
Stones and stories: The life of a veteran family of Jerusalem's Old City
Residing steps away from the Temple Mount for near 50 years, the Ilans are well acquainted with life in the Old City of Jerusalem.
