ancient history

Israeli research uses Earth's magnetic field to verify event in Bible's Book of Kings

The discovery was achieved by scientists from Tel Aviv University (TAU), the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Ramat Gan, and Ariel University in Samaria.

Ancient accessorized skeletons discovered in building works in Rome

The remains were thought to have been from between the second and fourth centuries.

4,000 year old palace discovered in central China

The archeological discovery sheds light on the architecture built during the Xia dynasty, an early Chinese dynasty mentioned in legends.

Latvia, Lithuania pay Holocaust survivors and heirs for their stolen property

Both of the Baltic nations contained rich centers of Jewish life and history before World War II.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
20/12/2023

Obsessed with the Roman Empire? Archaeologists just made a major discovery

Contrary to expectations, the peer-reviewed research demonstrates that Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd century AD, resisting decline for an impressive 900 years.

Ancient Egyptian baboons had a surprising diet - study

There are five species of baboons, all of them live in Africa or Arabia.

Jerusalem court acquits man who smashed 'blasphemous' statues at Israel Museum

The president of the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sent him to involuntary hospitalization for four years, a period equal to the maximum prison sentence for the offense attributed to him.

By YOAV ETIEL , SHLOMI WELLER / WALLA!
05/12/2023

Ancient Egyptian baboon mummy hints at existence of lost mythical city

Ancient baboon's DNA may reveal enigmatic 'god's country'.

By WALLA!
28/11/2023

What would Cleopatra and Augustus look like today? Check it out

Earlier this year, Netflix’s attempt to depict Cleopatra was met with disappointment.

By WALLA!
12/11/2023

IDF soldiers pray in ancient 6th century Gaza synagogue for first time in decades

A number of posts suggest that soldiers prayed at the ancient synagogue, though IDF rules have reportedly kept soldiers from sharing them for safety.

08/11/2023
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