A 1,600-year-old Jewish bath, also known as a mikveh, was recently uncovered in Italy – and the find is the oldest of its kind in Europe. On March 10, Italian officials announced the discovery, which ...

A rare ancient coin dated to the time of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire has been discovered in the Judean Desert. Researchers found the silver "half-shekel" coin, which is around ...

Cast almost entirely of lead, the pendant is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a menorah framed within a circular border. A remarkably rare 1,300-year-old lead pendant bearing a seven ...

A remarkable archaeological discovery has shed new light on the burial culture and beliefs of ancient Romans in Israel. Four rare bronze discs, shaped like lion heads, have been unearthed in a salvage ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

“Epiphany of Queen Esther” by Los Angeles-based artist Shahin Dardashti (shahinart.com). This time of year, many non-Persian Jewish friends remind me that as an Iranian Jew, “my holiday” is just ...