Using modern interpretations of ancient Hebrew, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian sources to determine plant species and uses. Introduction...
Israel
A scholar of the Ottoman Empire discusses a history of Palestinians’ claims to land being ignored. By...
The Masjid al-Aqsa of Jerusalem is linked in the Quran to the story of the night journey...
Caligula made Herod king of the territories of Gaulanitis (the Golan Heights), Auranitis, Batanaea, and Trachonitis. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
The Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound, known to the Jewish people as Temple Mount, is at the center of...
The inscription hence records the construction of the tunnel in ancient Jerusalem. Introduction The Siloam inscription or Shiloah inscripti, known...
Oral-and-literate ancient Israel probably had performance settings that were standardized for its oral narrative literature. By Dr....
Immediately following the deposition of Herod Archelaus in 6 CE as a client king, Judea was turned...
Following the installation of client kingdoms under the Herodian dynasty, the Province of Judea was wracked by...
Plato’s Nomoi and the Book of Deuteronomy dealt intensively with the fissures between rich and poor within...
Agricultural activities in rural Lebanon date back to Phoenician times. Introduction Traditional Lebanese handicrafts are considered to...
Art reveals many aspects of the ancient Kingdom of Israel. Introduction Ancient Israelite art traditions are evident...
Together, El (sometimes Yahweh) and Ashera were viewed as the father and mother of the gods. Introduction...
Sacrifices of various types were central to the Temple’s function. Introduction Also known as Solomon’s Temple, the...
Human remains, the “Palestine Man”, found south of Lake Tiberias in the Zuttiyeh Cave, date back as...
Jehoash strictly enforced the exclusive worship of the Hebrew God, Yahweh, and was on shaky ground politically....
Most Jews today are the descendants of the Israelites, as are the Samaritans, only a few of...
Jewish Christians predominated in the movement of early Christianity. They bore the brunt of persecution from their...
Hebron has long been a city of conflict between Palestinian residents and Israeli settlers. Introduction Hebron is...
Modern DNA analyses give an indication of what might be learned from ancient studies. By Dr. Roy...
Jerusalem has been an urban center for approximately 5,000 years. Introduction Jerusalem is the capital of the...
Archaeological remains attest to a rise in urbanization in the 10th century BCE as reflected in building...
The city’s history continues to make it a central location in human affairs. Introduction Jerusalem is an...
Herod was a client king of Rome, but his route to the throne was not a straightforward...
Masada is famous for the last stand of the Zealots (and Sicarii) in the Jewish Revolt against...
She was a woman who refused to submit to the religious beliefs and practices of her husband...
Archaeology, epigraphy, and literature function in tandem in order to establish a more coherent account. Introduction The...
Looking at ancient Israeli construction and architecture, writing, industrial tools, and weapons of war. Introduction Technology enabled...
Many exaggerated claims have been made concerning the effects and consequences of the crusades on life in...
What were the motivating factors for crusaders, from the Pope to the humblest warrior? By Mark CartwrightHistorian...