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
Turkey, Armenia hold 'constructive' talks on mending ties
The two countries are at odds over several issues, primarily the 1.5 million people Armenia says were killed in 1915 by the Ottoman Empire, the precursor to modern Turkey.
In this Turkish city, historic synagogues are seeing new life
Izmir will soon get a taste of what it was like when it was home to the third largest Jewish community in the Ottoman empire.
150 years of excavating Jerusalem: A rich layer cake
Book: Under Jerusalem by Andrew Lawler
On This Day: Ottomans surrender Jerusalem in World War I
The British would continue to hold onto the city until fully withdrawing from Mandatory Palestine in 1948.
On This Day: Ottomans defeated in World War I's Battle of Beersheba
The Battle of Beersheba broke the stalemate in the Middle East, helped fuel the Balfour Declaration and saw Australian troops launch one of history's last great cavalry charges.
Eight antiquity robbers in Israel search for gold, get caught in pit
According to a legend, some Ottoman treasures were buried in some sites in Southern Israel.
The iconic Jaffa clock broke. An olah watchmaker is getting it fixed
Susanna Kaufmann’ watchmaking abilities have even been pursued by Buckingham Palace
Turkey says it will respond in time to 'outrageous' US genocide statement
Turkey accepts that many Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire were killed in clashes with Ottoman forces in World War One, but denies the killings constitute a genocide.
Armenia PM steps down to clear way for early elections
He said on his Facebook page he was returning power received from citizens to them, so they could decide the future of the government through free and fair elections.
Galilee Gold: A noble novel inspired by a Bedouin sheikh
Many echoes in Pam’s beautifully crafted novel, arouse the reader’s interest.
