Ancestors Legacy: Saladin's Conquest DLC – Yay or Nay

Ancestors Legacy: Saladin's Conquest DLC – Yay or Nay

The Saracen faction adds an interesting mix of new units

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 8th, 2015
2,000-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath Discovered Near Jerusalem

2,000-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath Discovered Near Jerusalem

Mysterious writings adorn the bath's walls

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 11th, 2015
1,500-Year-Old Church Unearthed in Israel, Not Far from Jerusalem

1,500-Year-Old Church Unearthed in Israel, Not Far from Jerusalem

The church was built in the Byzantine period

Archaeologists Excavate Medieval Toilet in Jerusalem, Israel

Archaeologists Excavate Medieval Toilet in Jerusalem, Israel

The excavation work produced thousands of eggs left behind by the parasites that plagues our ancestors in the region

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 16th, 2013
King Herod's Tomb Isn't His, New Evidence Indicates

King Herod's Tomb Isn't His, New Evidence Indicates

Archaeologists say mausoleum discovered in 2007 is not the king's final resting place

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2013
Mansion Dating Back to the Biblical Era Unearthed in Jerusalem

Mansion Dating Back to the Biblical Era Unearthed in Jerusalem

The mansion is about 2,000 years old, sits on Mount Zion

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 11th, 2013
Inscription Dating to the 10th Century BC Unearthed in Jerusalem

Inscription Dating to the 10th Century BC Unearthed in Jerusalem

Archaeologists explain that the inscription is written on a piece of pottery

Sarah Silverman’s Sister Arrested in Jerusalem for Wearing Tallitot – Video

Sarah Silverman’s Sister Arrested in Jerusalem for Wearing Tallitot – Video

10 women were detained at the Wailing Wall for wearing prayer shawls

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2013
Snow Falls in Jerusalem, Takes People and Authorities by Surprise

Snow Falls in Jerusalem, Takes People and Authorities by Surprise

Some consider the snow to be a divine sign, others dare mention climate change

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 27th, 2012
2750-Year-Old Temple Unearthed near Jerusalem

2750-Year-Old Temple Unearthed near Jerusalem

Pottery and clay figurines have also been found at this archaeological site

507 Checks Left at Holy Site in Jerusalem, Totaling $500M (€378 M)

507 Checks Left at Holy Site in Jerusalem, Totaling $500M (€378 M)

The checks were in an envelope left by the Western Wall

Jesus Was Crucified on April 3, 33 AD

Jesus Was Crucified on April 3, 33 AD

The conclusion belongs to a study of old earthquakes

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 23rd, 2010
Ancient Wall May Have Been Built by King Solomon

Ancient Wall May Have Been Built by King Solomon

It was discovered near Jerusalem

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 16th, 2009
2,000-Year-Old Burial Shroud Disproves Turin Artifact

2,000-Year-Old Burial Shroud Disproves Turin Artifact

The new object dates back to the time of Christ's crucifixion

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come

The First Crusade begins here

The Tomb of the King of the Magi Found Near Jerusalem

The Tomb of the King of the Magi Found Near Jerusalem

This king ordered the Massacre of the Inocents