City of David

Remains of Greek fortress conquered by Maccabees uncovered in Jerusalem

Just in time for Hanukkah, Israeli archaeologists have found the remains of the fortress from which Greeks controlled Jerusalem during the time of the Maccabees.

November 3, 2015 3:18 pm

Only force can protect antiquities from ISIS, says expert

Antiquities tracker Col. Matthew Bogdanos says he can’t do anything to protect Middle Eastern treasures from ISIS unless the U.S. takes direction action.

September 3, 2015 4:11 pm

Tensions rise in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood after 200 Jews move in

Arabs in Silwan see the new arrivals as infiltrators, but the neighborhood’s Jewish residents see no reason why they can’t live in an area of the Israeli capital rich in Jewish history.

October 7, 2014 5:17 pm