History
Countries you didn’t know are named after people
Who is the hero Bolivia is named after, after whom Saudi Arabia is named, and who was Rus from whom Russia was born? A few examples of countries named after historical figures.
Israel at 78: An appropriate birthday gift - opinion
Herzl, Ahad Ha’am, and the Jewish question we still haven’t answered
Steeped in history, Pensacola Jews celebrate the 150th anniversary of Florida’s oldest synagogue
What I discovered about Herzl’s room in Basel
When we celebrate Independence Day, it is easy to forget that the idea of the Jewish State was not born in the desert or in the Middle East, but in Basel, on the cool banks of the Rhine River.
Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last
The precise location of William Shakespeare’s only London home was identified in Blackfriars after researchers uncovered a previously unknown floorplan.
MyHeritage's Scribe AI decodes world's oldest love letter, reveals 15th century familial tensions
Brews’ letter is part of the “Paston Letters” collection of correspondence between the Paston noble family and others iduring the 15th century, including state papers and other important documents.
Memory depends on truth: The stories of Holocaust victims must be preserved - opinion
When asked what would happen when there are no more Holocaust survivors to tell their stories, Elie Wiesel replied, “Maybe you are the only hope I have – make it come true.”
Two Holocaust remembrance days: Why Israel’s is different - opinion
For the Jewish people, the Holocaust was a definitive warning against complacency.
Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism upends timelines of technology
Researchers call the Antikythera Mechanism a 'computer' that 'breaks' the chronology of history, citing newly decoded functions uncovered long after its shipwreck.
Memory depends on truth: Why post-truth culture endangers Holocaust remembrance - opinion
Why we must defend truth if we want to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.
From Vilna to Eretz Yisrael: One Holocaust survivor's journey to Israel
Dov Levin escaped the Kovno Ghetto, fought in the forests, and crossed war-torn Europe alone to reach Israel - documenting every step of a journey defined by loss, resilience, and purpose.
Letters of love and survival: A Holocaust love story preserved at Yad Vashem
A young Orthodox couple in Hungary exchanged messages that sustained them through forced labor, ghettos, brazen escapes, and months in hiding.
