Category: Archeology & History
Analysis of paint used in ancient Egyptian art
Jerusalem Post Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paint layering that underwent on-site analysis identifies history of alterations of ancient paintings. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749945
Read MoreLandmark exhibits shed light on life in German displaced person camps after the Holocaust
Jerusalem Post Life in the DP camps is the subject of a collaborative exhibition between Munich’s Jewish Museum and its City Museum, situated across the square from each other in the city’s center. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749852
Read MoreNazi workshop uncovered in Warsaw Ghetto remains
Jerusalem Post The workshop had been used to make cutlery, both before and during the Holocaust. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749834
Read MoreExhibition on Nazi Euthanasia inaugurated by Wiesenthal Center in Argentina
Jerusalem Post The exhibition commemorates the 300 thousand disabled people murdered by the Nazis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749832
Read MoreSkull-filled cave near Jerusalem was used for necromancy – study
Jerusalem Post Archaeologists found skulls, lamps and spearheads, all of which were commonly used for necromancy in the Twins Cave. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749758
Read MoreMosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig
Jerusalem Post Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749543
Read MoreAncient Mayan canoe used in ritual at portal to the underworld
Jerusalem Post Around the canoe, divers found 38 separate skeletal remains, including a female human foot bone and bones from an armadillo and other animals. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749426
Read MoreScientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Jerusalem Post Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749371
Read MoreThe glory of ancient feasts is being revived at the Israel Museum
Jerusalem Post Shikma Brewery to produce exclusive limited-edition beer for the exhibition, based on ancient beer produced in ancient Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749300
Read MoreHenry VIII’s doodles may give us insight into the famous king’s last years
Jerusalem Post Doodles made in a prayer book personally owned by Henry VIII indicate he felt anxiety at how his actions would be perceived by God. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749270
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