History
Pottery fragments found near Ararat renew debate over site of Noah’s Ark
Professor Faruk Kaya said the dating of the ceramics found broadly aligns with traditional estimates for the era associated with Noah.
For stamp collectors: The nostalgic stamp series issued by the postal service
Bronze Age ‘covered wagon’ emerges as Armenia’s best-preserved ancient vehicle
Yad Vashem chairman: Holocaust memory is under sustained attack
Cocktail party: Raising a glass to 2026 with the stories behind your favorite drinks - explainer
The Singapore Sling originated in 1915 at the Long Bar in Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel. Bartender Ngiam Tong Boon designed it to look like juice so women could discreetly drink alcohol in public.
Before ‘SNL,’ there was Sid Caesar and a roomful of Jewish writers
Legendary Jewish comedian Sid Caesar dominated the television screen beginning in the 1950's and left a lasting mark on American showbusiness as we know it.
82 years after his plane was shot down in China, Jewish WWII pilot Morton Sher is laid to rest
The remains of Lt. Morton Sher, identified earlier this year, were buried in Greenville, South Carolina, on Dec. 14, what would have been his 105th birthday.
Parashat Vayigash: Sharp emotional transitions
The Torah describes the emotional upheaval, the sharp transition from deep sorrow to astonishment and joy, when Jacob discovers that Joseph is alive and even holds a senior position in Egypt.
Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region
The site is linked historically with Saint Sabbas, one of the founders of Judean Desert monasticism, whose legacy shaped monastic practices for centuries.
New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
Excavations for the new stations revealed remarkable finds, which slowed work as archaeologists painstakingly preserved layers of ancient Rome they hadn't known were there.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old labyrinth that reveals India’s role in ancient global trade
The structure is composed of 15 concentric stone circuits - the highest number ever documented in an Indian circular labyrinth.
Archaeologists find Switzerland’s oldest gold coins dating back 2,200 years
Two rare Celtic gold coins dating to the 3rd Century BCE were uncovered near Arisdorf, marking the oldest gold coins ever found in Switzerland, shedding light on ancient trade and ritual practices.
From Antiochus to Mitsotakis: Israel's Mediterranean ties defy historical precedent - editorial
King Antiochus IV Epiphanes must be turning in his grave as Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Israel to discuss regional security, energy, and technological advancement.
Oldest evidence of transport technology uncovered in White Sands, New Mexico
Archaeologists working at White Sands National Park have uncovered traces of a pre-wheeled vehicle alongside human and mammoth footprints preserved in late Pleistocene sediments.
Hanukkah 2025: From Hellenism to today’s culture wars
Still reeling from the horrors of violent fascism and extreme nationalism, humanity has grown enamored of a universal self-conception that denies meaningful differences of race, religion, or culture.
