Ottoman
After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment
The external scaffolding hiding the Parthenon’s western face was removed in early June following the completion of the monument’s back wall.
Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis
Sa'ar to bring Armenian Genocide recognition to vote, cites Israel's 'moral, historical duty'
Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries
366-year-old castle bath built by Ottoman grand vizier uncovered in excavation
Köprülü Mehmed Pasha recaptured Bozcaada from the Venetians in 1658 after a one-year occupation.
It's time for Israel to get off zero and embrace Bitcoin - opinion
By embracing this digital currency, we can protect our economic future, enhance our financial independence, and ensure that we are not left behind in the global shift towards a new standard of money.
Commemorating ‘Sayfo’: The untold genocide of the Aramean Christians
“In my view, we must cultivate and strengthen our community’s sense of collective identity not to seclude ourselves, but to fit in and take part in our societies,” says Khalloul, Aramean activist.
1918: Returning Torah scrolls to Tel Aviv, Jaffa after WWI
The return of the Jews to their homes and religious sanctuaries after the exile forced upon them by the Turkish governor during World War I.
Grapevine August 24, 2023: Remembering Shimon Peres
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Family seeks recognition for ancestor forcibly recruited to Ottoman army, died in service
The Turkish army forced Moshe Efroni, one of the pioneers of the first aliyah, to enlist during the First World War, else he be deported with his family back to Russia.
Antiquities robbers caught desecrating ancient well looking for lost treasure
It is suspected that the members of the squad were looking for a hidden treasure, which — according to a legend circulating in the south — was buried in a well, located inside a cave.
On this day: 105th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration
105-years-ago, Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote a letter that made history.
On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch
A symbol composed of a Star of David entwined with a Christian cross and Islamic crescent has practically become the city’s logo.
How to follow Ze'ev Jabotinsky's footsteps in Jerusalem
In honor of his 82nd yahrzeit, I suggest a list of locations linked to his activities in Jerusalem from which one can create an itinerary for a walk in his footsteps.
