Tag: Israel
This Place Near Iran Affects World Oil Prices – From History to Consequences
There’s this narrow but vital place of water near Iran that has witnessed millennia of world maritime trade, diplomatic gambits and geopolitical rivalries. Stretching between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of…
Not Only Trump: History of President F-Bombs & Profanity – From Lincoln to Biden
WARNING: This article contains strong vulgarity and unbiased facts. We strongly advise to either turn away if you’re sensitive, or to enjoy with amusement if you don’t mind. For those who don’t…
Of War & Hope: Lessons From History For Israel & Iran
Once again history repeats itself. The Middle East finds itself in the grip of a catastrophic conflict, with recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran inflicting devastating losses. Recent missile strikes, including…
The Crusades: Four Hundred Years of War (Part One)
The Crusades are perhaps the defining idea of medieval Europe. Over more than four centuries they redefined its history, set it on a new course with a common, foreign enemy against whom…
Gigantic Pyramid Unearthed in the Holy Land is 2,200 Years Old
Something unusual has been dug up in the Judean desert north of the waterway of Nahal Zohar. An ancient pyramid, dating back to the Hellenistic period, is emerging from the arid sandstone…
Monk Buried in Chains in Ancient Jerusalem turns out to be a Woman
Christianity changed after its adoption as the state religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD. Inspired by centuries of Christian martyrs, asceticism became a prominent feature of its followers. Before the…