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Siege of Masada lasted just weeks, researchers say

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The Roman siege of the Judean Desert fortress of Masada two millennium ago took several weeks at most, according to study from Tel Aviv University released on Thursday. The groundbreaking archaeological survey casts doubt on...
The Apollonia Fortress in Herzliya, Israel. Credit: Alla Khananashvili via Shutterstock.

Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel

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When you think of Israel, castles aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, which is a shame considering that the country boasts some truly magnificent ones. Some date back thousands of years, while...
Aerial view showing Masada above the Dead Sea and the Snake Path from the northeast. Credit: Flickr/Wikimedia Commons.

History in the making as part of Torah-letter writing effort atop Masada

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For the first time ever, the public can be part of a unique piece of history as Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF-USA) offers “Be Inscribed” campaign, an opportunity to buy letters, sentences, portions or an entire...