History
The long arc of Israeli protests: A nation’s conscience or Achilles’ heel? - analysis
Protests have long been a defining feature of Israel’s democracy – they give voice to anguish, mobilize citizens, and hold leaders to account. But they are not inherently virtuous.
![STUDENTS PROTEST outside the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv, Sept. 1, the first day of school. Their banner reads, ‘Without the hostages, there is no learning [school].’](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/679523 "STUDENTS PROTEST outside the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv, Sept. 1, the first day of school. Their banner reads, ‘Without the hostages, there is no learning [school].’")
On this Day: 53 years since the Munich massacre
Happy New Year! Ethiopia is celebrating its New Year with joy and hope - opinion
Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate
Will 'Palestine 36' showcase the true history of the Arab revolt? - opinion
Will an improper balance between fact and the cinematic fictional elements override the genuine historical narrative?
Ancient innovation uncovered: Some of the oldest lamp wicks in history found in Israel
The wicks, preserved in unusual circumstances, are a remarkable discovery given the moist Mediterranean climate, which typically causes organic materials to decompose.
France returns royal skull of King Toera, two others to Madagascar
France has sought to confront its colonial past by returning artifacts and human remains from its museums to their countries of origin.
Lost for over 150 years: the forgotten will that sparked a Shakespearean legal battle
A historic legal twist buried in the archives finally comes to light.
Meet the dinosaur named after a sailing legend - it had a sail of its own
A new Isle of Wight species honors Dame Ellen MacArthur, sporting spine sails possibly evolved for love, not heat.
The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel
The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.
Anonymous tip uncovers stolen history - and sparks a cultural homecoming to Paraguay
Two rare manuscripts tied to Paraguay’s colonial and independence eras are back after decades missing.
“Like time stopped”: second-deepest shipwreck ever discovered off the Côte d’Azur
Preserved wreck reveals secrets of 1500s trade - and the shocking presence of modern plastic trash alongside priceless relics.
Silver used as form of currency in Land of Israel 3,600 years ago - study
For years, researchers had discovered dozens of silver hoards in Israel from the Bronze and Iron Ages, but they were often thought to be raw metal, jeweler's scraps, or foundation deposits.
Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem
Discovered in the Givati parking lot of Jerusalem, the coin was minted for Queen Berenice II, wife of the Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy III of Egypt.
13 years without rain: The catastrophic drought that crippled the Maya
Cambridge-led study offers most detailed climate timeline yet, linking drought to political breakdown.
