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From the blog of Avi Liberman at The Times of Israel

Buedingen is a classic German town with half-timbered buildings, stone walls and tons of history. In Buedingen’s case, some of that history also involves the U.S. Army.

Architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield examines the main necropolis of the tsars of Russia until the relocation of the capital to...

The 23rd edition of the Jerusalem International Oud Festival casts its stylistic net far and wide


Two years into the pandemic, why are chaotic quarantine hotels back?

Police clash with protesters in East Jerusalem Explosions heard as rockets fired at Jerusalem Hamas claims responsibility for rocket attack Israeli military conduct airstrikes in Gaza in retaliation Global leaders slam unacceptable escalation Organizers cancel controversial Jerusalem Day parade Palestinian medics report some 300 wounded in clashes at mosque This live article was last updated at 23:56 UTC Live updates ended Hamas says more than 100 rockets fired at Israel Hamas says it has la...

The coastal city of Ashkelon was a frequent battleground during the Crusades (between the 11th and 15th centuries), changing hands between Muslims and Christians several times. An archaeological dig has revealed a siege ramp an army left behind has performed an unexpected role, saving the city from being swallowed up by the desert sands. The walls ancient Canaanites built to protect one of their most important cities were breached many times over 5,000 years, but always rebuilt until 1270 CE wh...