Religion – Page 7 – Prologue Journal

Who were the Sogdians, the enigmatic silk road merchants?

Jerusalem Post Renowned for their sense of commerce and diplomacy along the Silk Road from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages, the Sogdians became the most successful merchants of the era. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841956

Rabbi Pinto to his disciples: Success is not measured only in moments of triumph

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841944

Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years

Jerusalem Post On July 19, 1944, the German submarine U-861 torpedoed the Vital de Oliveira, sinking it and killing about 100 of the 270 crew members. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841785

The evolving meaning of Tu Bishvat: From spiritual realms to educational journeys

Jerusalem Post In recent decades, the holiday has taken on an even deeper significance as a day of environmental awareness https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841886

Fresco of Sethlans’ forge found in 5th-century BCE Etruscan tomb on Italian farm

Jerusalem Post The left wall of Tomb 6438 features imagery of men and women dancing around a dressed flute player. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841784

Religious Zionist rabbis to Trump: ‘You are God’s emissary in the global battle against evil’

Jerusalem Post Israeli rabbis have declared Trump a “divine emissary,” linking his presidency to biblical prophecies in the dramatic letter of support. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841916

Reed straws, and reusable bronze filters–How Roman-era people drank

Jerusalem Post Bronze beverage filter from fifth century uncovered at Hadrianopolis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841772

“Avoiding Disputes”: Rabbi Pinto in Prayer at the Grave of Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira in Morocco

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841828

Ancient Carnival origins? Study finds evidence of boozy summer celebrations in Brazil

Jerusalem Post Scientists analyzed ancient ceramics from Patos Lagoon, Brazil, revealing early evidence of alcohol production. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841770

Elon Musk pledges support to help decode ancient Herculaneum scrolls

Jerusalem Post The Herculaneum papyri, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, constitute one of the few preserved sources of Roman thought. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841768