FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - Caught on Camera

Israel acquires papyrus with Hebrew inscription from Montana

The Israel Antiquities Authority says it's acquired a previously unknown ancient papyrus bearing a Hebrew inscription dated to around 2,700 years ago that had long been in the possession of a Montana resident

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Half-A-Million-Year-Old Tusk From Extinct Giant Elephant Unearthed

The exceptionally well-preserved tusk belonged to a member of a long extinct species of giant, straight-tusked elephants.

Zenger · Sep 5, 2022

Israeli Archaeologists Dig Up Large Tusk of Ancient Elephant

Israeli archaeologists recently unearthed the titanic tusk of a prehistoric pachyderm near a kibbutz in southern Israel, a remnant of a behemoth once hunted by early people around half a million years ago. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday that the 2.5-meter (yard) long fossil belonging to the long-extinct straight-tusked…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 31, 2022

Magnificent Ancient Mosaic Found Near Tel Aviv Returns Home

An exceptionally well-preserved Roman floor mosaic, showing a rich variety of fish, animals, birds and ships, has returned to the site where it was first found in a Tel Aviv suburb after a decade-long tour of some of the world's top museums. The 1,700 year-old mosaic, from the late Roman…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 27, 2022

Sword Play: Diver Uncovers Rare Find Off Israel’s Coast

The rare 900-year-old antique weapon, preserved in perfect condition, was used during the Crusades.

Zenger · May 13, 2022

Liquid Knowledge: Ancient Jerusalem Wine Seasoned With Vanilla

The unearthed wine jugs help reveal what people ate and drank prior to Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylonia.

Zenger · Apr 12, 2022

Artifacts seized from U.S. billionaire returned to Israel

Prosecutors in New York announced the repatriation of $5 million worth of looted antiquities seized from billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt to Israel

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022