History
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.
British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge
‘Copenhagen’ in Jerusalem revisits the Nazi-era meeting that shaped the nuclear age
Last remaining survivor of 1929 Hebron massacre passes away at 100
A full experience for the whole family: Gush Etzion heritage center launches a new wing
The “Return Hall” at Gush Etzion Heritage Center showcases modern settlement life, linking the bloc’s founding, battles, and fall with today’s community and daily life.
Fast, fierce, and fun: The magic of Israeli women’s basketball - opinion
With the high stress level borne by Israeli kids, playing basketball is an excellent outlet for physical and emotional health. More than 600 elementary and high school girls take part in Jerusalem.
The BBC haunted by bias - and the Israeli connection
Senior journalist Malcolm Balen examined hundreds of hours of BBC broadcast material, TV and radio, analyzing the content in minute detail. His 20,000-word report was later classified as top secret.
This week in Jewish history: Nobel prize winners, biochemists, and the Baba Sali
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Ancient tomb linked to King Midas’ family sheds new light on ancient kingdom
Discovered in 2010 and excavated since 2013, the tomb dates back to the ancient kingdom of Phrygia (1200 to 675 BCE), but is located more than 100 miles west of Gordion, the kingdom’s capital.
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
While Foucault praised Iran’s 1979 revolution as spiritual, Iranian women warned it would mean coercion, veiling, and the erasure of their rights.
Temple Mount sifting project co-founder Gabriel Barkay dies after decades of biblical research
Israeli archaeologist Prof. Gabriel Barkay, who co-founded the Temple Mount Sifting Project and made key discoveries in Jerusalem, has passed away at 81, remembered for his contributions.
Sleeping facing history: The veteran Jerusalem Hotel reopens
Beit Shmuel Hotel in Jerusalem has reopened after a major renovation, offering 56 rooms, a conference center, and soon a rooftop wellness area with a pool overlooking the Old City walls.
Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David: Preserving the history of German Jewry - interview
Jerusalemite of the Week: A conversation with Leo Baeck Institute director Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David on preserving German Jewish history.
Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor
The fossilized lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler, as well as teeth, a thigh bone, and some vertebrae, were unearthed in a cave in Casablanca, Morocco.
