History

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

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies at 88

During his tenure, Simitis managed a period of economic reform, steering the country through changes and stabilizing the Greek economy.

A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites in India

Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur.

Renowned Indian botanist dies, famed for translating a 12-volume Latin work

Manilal was famed for translating Hortus Malabaricus, a 12-volume work by Henricus van Rheede on Malabar's flora.

From paintbrush to politics: The life of Yugoslavian communist revolutionary Mosa Pijade

Forgotten figure in a no longer extant country: The life and times of the revolutionary artist Mosa Pijade, from paintbrush to politics.

Alfred Dreyfus

This week in Jewish history: The Dreyfus Affair and birth of Zionism

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
03/01/2025
'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: IDF attacks Gaza, rise of Queen Esther

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
28/12/2024
jesus

This week in Jewish history: The miracle of Hanukkah and the birth of Jesus

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
22/12/2024

How a group of seventh grade pupils documented history at Kibbutz Sde Boker

“It felt like it was a historical moment to take part in this project. We are maybe the last generation to hear these stories told directly by the people who experienced them.”

By ANAV SILVERMAN PERETZ
21/12/2024

Eli Cohen: Who was the Israeli spy who infiltrated Syria in the 1960s?

Who was Eli Cohen? What did he do during his espionage work in Syria? How did he get caught? And what was the legacy of his actions?

17/12/2024
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