Archaeologists believe the Linschoten Sword was forged to straddle both worlds.

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They keep walking. As they always have and as they always must. This thread linking our ancient past throughout the various twist and turns of time until this moment and — please God — into the next.

In the first known interaction between the two nations, the ancient Persians freed the Jews from captivity in Babylon.

To tourists, it’s the ancient theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends ...

The towering Greek philosopher and poet Homer described olive oil as “liquid gold” and the Greek tragedian extraordinaire Sophocles called olives “our sweet silvered wet nurse”. Olive oil is the oil ...

As Donald Trump considers joining Israel’s fight, hawks in Israel and the U.S. expand their rationale for confronting Iran.

A modern-day Cyrus is particularly popular, justifying the existence of the present Israel. The believers honour Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and are grateful for its constant ...

What’s next? If Mr. Trump decides to send American bombers to help Israel destroy a uranium enrichment facility in Iran, it will most likely initiate a more dangerous phase in the war. Here are some ...

Iranian missiles were intercepted over Jerusalem in the early hours of Saturday. A week into their war, Israel and Iran have ...

IAK staff At least 92 people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian health officials say, ...

A recent study explores Phoenician ritual bathing traditions in Israel, showing how water rituals played a central role in ...