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.
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Amateur diver finds Crusader-era sword off Israel’s coast, for the second time
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.
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
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.
Battling to protect Crusader battlefield
Protesters demonstrate against plan to decommission Horns of Hattin national park.
Battling to protect Crusader battlefield
Protesters demonstrate against plan to decommission Horns of Hattin national park.
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.
‘Secret’ art on show
The St. Louis French Hospital reveals flaking paintings of Crusaders.