Crusades
Amateur diver finds Crusader-era sword off Israel’s coast, for the second time
Tests indicate the meter-long (3.3-foot) weapon likely belonged to a 12th-century Crusader who brought it from Europe.
University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast
New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem
Antisemitism: Humanity’s totalitarian swamp - Opinion
From Jerusalem to Rome: Veronica’s veil exhibited at St. Peter’s
Skeptics consider the relic, allegedly used to dab Jesus' sweat and blood, a fraud invented during the Crusader period.
This week in Jewish history: Saladin's crusade, Babi Yar, Binding of Isaac
A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.
'How the West became antisemitic': Looking at the medieval history of Western Jew-hatred - review
Ivan G. Marcus provides a provocative and timely analysis of whether the term “anti-Judaism” or “antisemitism” best describes European hatred of Jews.
'Armida e Rinaldo': A rarely performed opera arrives in Jerusalem - review
This piece had only been performed a single time since its debut, over two centuries ago, and it has a connection with Jerusalem
Jerusalem highlights August 18-24
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
At least 125 tombs discovered at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
'The Convent': Converting to Judaism during the Crusades - review
This historical fiction novel of a Christian girl and Jewish boy in love during Crusader-era France is based on an extensively researched true story.
Archaeologists stunned at ancient moat, handprints found in Jerusalem
This moat, now dry, was believed to have kept the first Crusaders from breaching the city of Jerusalem.
England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar
England fans have been wearing crusader replica costumes for years, but now as the World Cup has arrived in Qatar, those costumes are perceived as offensive.
New excavations could uncover final days of besieged Crusader fortress
In 1261 the fortress was leased to the Crusader Knights Hospitaller who began its fortification. Just four years later, in 1265 CE the fortress fell to the Mamluks who razed it to the ground.
