Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History

One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier ...

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka. The owners, who wish to remain anonymous ...

Ancient gold stash found in jug

A jug of four gold coins was found during the construction of an elevator in Jerusalem, Israel. The coins date back at least ...
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Archaeologists claim to discover ruins of ancient temple where 'Jesus performed miracles'

I have always been fascinated by the idea of walking through history, imagining the lives of people who lived thousands of ...
Greek Reporter

Syrrako: The Stone Ornament of the Tzoumerka Mountains in Greece

Syrrako in Epirus, Greece, often called the "Stone Ornament" of Tzoumerka, is a stunning mountain village that preserves its ...
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Jewish caricature in Ukrainian Christmas tradition resurfaces at New Jersey church, drawing criticism

The pageant at St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Clifton is known as a vertep — and the "zhyd" who opposes ...
Greek Reporter

Nea Moni Monastery, a Historical Treasure on the Greek Island of Chios

The Nea Moni Monastery on the Greek island of Chios is a treasure from Greece's long history, now listed on UNESCO's World ...
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Historic Altar at St. Mark’s Monastery in Jerusalem Unveiled for First Time in 350 Years

The altar of the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of St. Mark in Jerusalem has been unveiled for the first time in ...