Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Humans used fire in Europe 50,000 years before we thought – study

Jerusalem Post Fire was first believed to be used by humans in Europe 200,000 years ago. A new study using geochemistry may rewrite our previous understandings. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744159

WATCH: Israel365 and Jerusalem Post celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday with Christian media leaders

Jerusalem Post The National Religious Broadcasters Conference represents the world’s largest gathering of the Christian media industry. Israel365 and The Jerusalem Post will be sharing their stories from there. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-743994

Around the world: Prayers and spiritual commitments for Rabbi Pinto’s recovery

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744085

Worth reading: Shavuot Myths

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744056

7,000 year-old road found under the Mediterranean Sea in Croatia

Jerusalem Post The road was found on a peninsula artificially created by the neolithic Hvar culture in about 4900 BC. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744045

Israel Police save unique Bar Kochba revolt coffins from grave robbers

Jerusalem Post Unique carvings were found on ossuaries in the damaged burial cave in northern Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743940

Archeologists unearth 2,000-year-old Roman rock-carved face in Spain

Jerusalem Post The carving features three distinct elements – a human face, a cornucopia and a phallus – within a space measuring 57 x 42 centimeters. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743920

Conservative movement allows eating at non-kosher vegetarian, vegan restaurants

Jerusalem Post 17% of Jews identify as Conservative and only a fraction keep kosher at home. Even fewer adhere to the strict dietary laws when they dine out. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-743913

South African fossils reveal ancient beast’s epic journey to oblivion

Jerusalem Post The researchers see parallels between the Permian crisis and today’s human-induced climate change. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743902

Converting to Judaism in Israel is nearly impossible – ITIM report

Jerusalem Post The number applying for conversion in the last decade has been low but even among those who did apply, fewer than half were able to complete the process. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-743890