Crusades
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Dating back nearly two millennia, the Armenian Church’s presence in Jerusalem is widely considered the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City.
Amateur diver finds Crusader-era sword off Israel’s coast, for the second time
University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast
New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem
New excavations could uncover final days of besieged Crusader fortress
In 1261 the fortress was leased to the Crusader Knights Hospitaller who began its fortification. Just four years later, in 1265 CE the fortress fell to the Mamluks who razed it to the ground.
Chimes from Crusader times: Recreating Nativity Church's Medieval music
Mid-13th century Crusaders buried the 13 bronze bells near the church on the eve of a Muslim offensive, slathering them in animal fat to protect them from rust
Ancient Crusader castle exposed in new novel
A novel that brings out the secrets of the medieval Galilee landmark
First archaeological evidence for Crusader camp found in Israel
A team of Israeli archaeological researchers identified a Crusader encampment in the area of the Tzipori Springs in Galilee, the first time that a Crusader encampment was found in the field.
Crusader mass grave in Lebanon sheds light on cruelty of medieval warfare
Archaeologists managed to reconstruct the rest of 25 individuals, all men, and analyzed their wounds.
On This Day: Treaty of Jaffa signed, ending the Third Crusade
Signed by England's King Richard the Lionheart and Ayyubid Sultan Saladin, the treaty left Jerusalem under Islamic control, which guaranteed Jews could remain in the city.
Siege ramp from Crusader era still protects Ashkelon
While this ramp may have been built originally as part of a war, its remains have served a very different and peaceful purpose: preventing sand from drifting into the city.
'The Convert' - A conversion into the unknown
Though The Convert is far from a happy story, it is refreshing to read a new novel about European Jewish life outside of the context of the Holocaust, and this refugee tale still resonates strongly.
Third Crusade site where Christian forces defeated Muslim army identified
Framework used to pinpoint site involves historical records, archaeological remains, and environmental studies.
On this day in history: the Lionheart reached the Holy Land, Siege of Acre
On June 8, 1191, King Richard I of England arrived at the port of Acre in modern-day Israel to take part in the Siege of Acre during the Third Crusade.
