3 days ago · Jerusalem is an ancient city of the Middle East that since 1967 has been wholly under the rule of the State of Israel. Long an object of veneration and conflict, Jerusalem has …

2 days ago · The Kingdom of Jerusalem was established after the dramatic capture of Jerusalem in 1099, a symbolic and strategic victory for the Crusaders. Designed to be the central bastion …

2 days ago · The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 CE), a major rebellion against Roman rule in the province of Judaea. Led by Titus, …

2 days ago · A depiction of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, 1896. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. One of the most important events in the history of the …

3 days ago · The Crusade was conducted in response to setbacks in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, beginning with the loss of the Holy City in 1244, and was preached by Innocent IV in …

3 days ago · [41] [42] The kingdom of Israel was destroyed around 720 BCE, when it was conquered by the Neo-Assyrian Empire. [4] The Kingdom of Judah, with its capital in …

3 days ago · Jerusalem is the center of Jewish religious reverence and aspiration. The most sacred spot is the Temple Mount, on which many Orthodox Jews refrain from setting foot for …

3 days ago · Jerusalem - Education, History, Culture: Because of the high birth rate and the strong religious convictions of many among the population, education has always involved …

3 days ago · It comprises a large central cross, called a cross potent, usually with crossbars at the four ends, nesting four smaller Greek crosses. It is a deceptively simple design that has now …

5 days ago · Jerusalem during 2nd Temple Period. The historical world of the first century Israel is fascinating to those who wish to understand more about Jesus’s life and ministry. Interestingly, …