History
‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review
The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.
'Deni Avdija on track to become one of the greatest in Portland history'
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history
Premier League clubs with strong ties to Jewish history and communities
From Tottenham and Arsenal’s deep Jewish roots to Israeli players and supporters across England, a history that adds a new layer of meaning to Premier League football.
A long history of baldness from the Leviticus to modern Istanbul
A long history of baldness from the Leviticus to modern Istanbul.
'Death of a Democracy': Exploring the rise and fall of Weimar Germany - review
Victor Sebestyen has painted a vivid picture of the life and eventual death of Weimar Germany, telling the painful story of Germany between 1918 and 1933.
What remains of America’s 9/11 memory - and what is disappearing
While September 11 is not being scrubbed from the record, demography, partisan fights, and a shift in public language all point to fading lived memory and a softer or redirected story.
On This Day: Remembering the September 11 terror attacks in New York, 25 years later
The attacks sparked the NATO-allied US invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq and began the global war on terror.
Switzerland releases digital files on Josef Mengele to public with 'as little as possible' redacted
In light of the “exceptionally high public interest,” the authorities decided not to limit access to individual reviews at the archives, but instead publish the file online.
Secret 1993 Peres-Hussein meeting helped pave way for Israel-Jordan peace, revealed documents show
The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation described the historic exchange as a kind of "testament for peace" by two leaders who sought to change the region.
Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon
A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.
What do the Altalena and the Heritage Ministry have to do with the approaching elections? - opinion
The discovery of the Altalena wreck has revived old political divisions, with the Right using its legacy as a weapon ahead of Israel’s elections.
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year
The photographs show how children learned before modern technology, whiteboards, and even before they had classrooms.
