history

Scientists rediscover lost works of Apollonius in a 17th-century manuscript

The manuscript had been forgotten in the library, part of a collection acquired by Dutch Orientalist and mathematician Jacob Golius during his travels in the Middle East in the 17th century.

Memories of the blue box: A look at the history of the KKL-JNF tzedakah box

The ubiquitous KKL-JNF blue box has been part of our reality for generations, with a history stretching back through the ages.

By DAVID GEFFEN
09/02/2025

'The Accomplices': A story of Jewish activism and antisemitic apathy

With a fast-moving plot, multiple characters, and frequent scene changes, staging this play is a challenge, particularly in the Khan Theater’s smaller space. But director Weisberg pulled it off.

New Museum of Islamic Art exhibit shines spotlight on Iraq

The show found a temporary home at the museum largely thanks to the inspiration and practical endeavor of Oded Halahmy, an 86-year-old Iraqi-born Israeli-American artist.

08/02/2025

'From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route': Exhibition highlights historic Arab-Roman ties

Under the patronage of the 11 ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the exhibition.

Stop calling it the West Bank. Start calling it Judea and Samaria

By restoring the rightful name of Judea and Samaria, we are reclaiming not just the Jewish past but truth itself, setting the stage to assert our sovereignty.

This week in Jewish history: Tu Bishvat and so many accomplishments

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
07/02/2025

12th century Alfonso I coins found wrapped in cloth under bus station restored in university labs

The coins were wrapped in cloth inside a ceramic jar that someone had hidden.

3,600 years ago, the Santorini eruption signaled the Minoan decline

In 1950 the Santorini volcano experienced its last eruption, closing a cycle of volcanic activity that had begun in 1939.

Where is Alexander the Great buried? Archaeologists continue to argue

Calliope Limneos-Papakosta believes the tomb may be hidden beneath modern Alexandria's streets, at the intersection of ancient thoroughfares.

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