Category: Archeology & History
Last of the ‘Monuments Men’ who recovered treasure looted by the Nazis, dies at 98
Jerusalem Post In 1995, Barancik was part of a delegation of former Monuments Men who traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752491
Read MoreResearchers find evidence of curry dating 2000 years in Southeast Asia – study
Jerusalem Post A site in southern Vietnam has produced a find that suggests that curry had made its way to southeast Asia as early as 2000 years ago. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752391
Read MoreRebel Jewish coin dating to anti-Roman revolt discovered in Israel
Jerusalem Post A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752394
Read MoreAt least 125 tombs discovered at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752264
Read MoreUK to launch investigation into two concentration camps on British soil
Jerusalem Post To date, there has never been a formal investigation into the number of deaths that occurred on Alderney during the Holocaust. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752071
Read MoreWere medieval minstrels the original stand up comics?
Jerusalem Post Most minstrels were not professionals, but most were likely semi-professional working a regular day job and performing at night. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-752022
Read MoreArchaeological remains of disabled teen discovered in Brazil
Jerusalem Post The discovery affirms that indigenous peoples cared for disabled members of their societies even before the arrival of colonial influences. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-751994
Read MoreAncient cemetery discovered at UK Spaceport site in Shetland Islands
Jerusalem Post The archaeological findings include pits, large boulders, and burnt bones, all pointing toward the existence of a ritual cremation cemetery. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-751982
Read MoreAncient Kushan script deciphered after 70 years – what does it say?
Jerusalem Post Approximately 60% of the characters in the Kushan script have been decoded, and the researchers are continuing their efforts to decipher the remaining characters. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-751981
Read MoreEinstein’s letter rebuking creationism up for auction
Jerusalem Post The letter is valued to be worth $125,000 USD (approximately 451,584.38 NIS). Other letters from the great scientist have fetched $3 million USD at auction. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-751908
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