Crusades

What is Beaufort Castle, the historic Crusader fortress Israel now holds in Lebanon? - explainer

Aside from a smaller fortification present at the site of the current Beaufort Castle, little else is known about the site prior to its capture by the Crusader forces.

An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026.
The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

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Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

Amateur diver finds Crusader-era sword off Israel’s coast, for the second time

Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast


On this day in history: the Lionheart reached the Holy Land, Siege of Acre

On June 8, 1191, King Richard I of England arrived at the port of Acre in modern-day Israel to take part in the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.

Richard the Lionheard, England's greatest king?

The Italian restaurant built over the ruins of a Crusader castle

In the ruins of the fortress, Layousse built a modern-day Italian kitchen equipped with a pizza oven and the latest culinary technology

CHRISTMAS TREE, my Christmas tree: Salma Assaf in her restaurant, Chateau de Roi

Gaza cleric: Arab leaders shed 'crocodile tears' for Notre-Dame

The cleric excoriated Arab leaders for being sympathetic to the French while ignoring the plights of Muslims.

Sparks fill the air as Paris Fire brigade members spray water to extinguish flames as the Notre Dame Cathedral burns in Paris, France, April 15, 2019.

Battling to protect Crusader battlefield

Protesters demonstrate against plan to decommission Horns of Hattin national park.

Horns of Hittin

Battling to protect Crusader battlefield

Protesters demonstrate against plan to decommission Horns of Hattin national park.

Horns of Hittin

Pope's aids respond to threats from ISIS

ISIS's latest video depicts a church ransacked by ISIS members while they destroy Christian symbols and tear a picture of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis.

‘Secret’ art on show

The St. Louis French Hospital reveals flaking paintings of Crusaders.

The St. Louis French Hospital and the French-built light rail.