History

Significant past events, influential figures, and cultural moments that shaped society. Ancient civilizations, wars, social revolutions, historical landmarks, and biographies.

This week in Jewish history: Jerusalem seized, Nazi death camps begin

An abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
06/12/2024

Greatest murder mystery in English royal history closer to be solved?

Richard III has long been suspected of having had his nephews murdered, with prevailing theories blaming him for their disappearance.

'Not gov't nor Knesset, but people determine': Newly revealed Ben-Gurion speech calls for unity

"This is the mission of our movement: to unite the people around the great things that determine our fate and future," Ben-Gurion emphasized in his speech.

This week in Jewish history: UN votes in favor of Israel, first kibbutz founded

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
29/11/2024
 Jerusalem's Kiryat Menachem neighborhood.

Kiryat Menachem: The immigrants’ sanctuary in Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: From its modest beginnings with rows of utilitarian housing blocks, Kiryat Menachem has been witness to Jerusalem’s urban expansion.

Rare first edition of Machiavelli's 'The Prince' going up for auction

The Prince, represents Machievelli’s efforts to guide political action based on history’s lessons and his personal experience as a Florence foreign secretary.

 A religious Orthodox Israeli Jew in a prayer shawl (tallit) prays while holding a phone.

This week in Jewish history: When Egypt said all Jews are 'Zionists'

Below is an abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
24/11/2024

Arthur Frommer discovered Europe for middle-class America

"Travel is the best of learning activities," Frommer said. "You should travel in a state of humility, asking more questions than making points."

Béla Károlyi, coach of Nadia Comăneci and Mary Lou Retton, dies at 82

His legacy was overshadowed by controversies related to extreme training methods and his connection to the larry nassar scandal.

Gold watch given to Titanic hero sells for record £1.56 million

The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch was presented to Rostron by three women survivors, including Madeleine Astor, in gratitude for his bravery in rescuing survivors after the Titanic sank in 1912.

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