history

A young man’s disappearance in Ein Gedi and the miracle of discovery nine years later

From charting the course of the explorers to shaping Jewish prayer, the legacy of the Zacuto family spans oceans and centuries.

The first fallen guard of Hashomer and the painful truth revealed decades later

How one SS officer’s shocking testimony shaped Holocaust history but left questions about his own role

The "Kings of the Hittites" mentioned in the Book of Joshua and the sons of Heth from the Torah were part of a powerful Hittite empire, comparable in strength to the Babylonian or Egyptian empires. The Hittites, however, were forgotten by history.

Deep within the ancient ruins of Tel Lachish, numerous artifacts help reconstruct the city's history from the Canaanite to the Israelite periods, up until its destruction.

Israel has experienced harsh winters throughout history, where rainfall amounts exceeded the norm and impacted life in the country. Was last year's harsh winter unusual?

As the sun began to set, a mysterious man appeared and joined them to complete the minyan. After the holiday, he blew the shofar and vanished. The next day, the synagogue’s gabbai dreamt of the man, who said, “I am Abraham, your father. I saw your distress, and therefore I came to join you for the prayers of Yom Kippur.”

Explore Hawaii’s Kilaua volcano, the science of storms, and the surprising history of the car

An unprecedented land deal, graced by Russian Jewish investment, brought to life a Torah-based community in the challenging landscapes of 19th-century Palestine.