history

On This Day: Operation Solomon’s record-breaking flight and humanitarian triumph

Ethiopian Jews who escaped remember being woken up by their parents in the middle of the night and being told to pack very few items.

Lidar technology reveals lost world of the 'Cloud People' in the Andes

'This discovery fundamentally expands our understanding of Gran Pajatén,' says de la Puente Brunke.

Eli Cohen

This week in Jewish History: Eli Cohen hanged in Syria, Bob Dylan's birthday

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
24/05/2025

Scientists discover six living male descendants of Leonardo da Vinci

DNA testing confirmed the genetic continuity of the male line within the da Vinci family.

Lost world found: Fossils beneath Madura Strait rewrite human history

Two skull fragments provide unique insights into how and where this ancient human lived.

MrBeast denies being sued by Mexican government over filming at archaeological sites

States he is collaborating with INAH to support Mexican archaeology and financed local water projects.

The most prolific couples from history, mythology, and fiction

In many spheres of endeavor, people pair up to maximize their efforts to achieve their goals. So let’s take a look at some dynamic duos.

By RUTH BELOFF
18/05/2025

The three I's: A solution to discern genocides from tragedies

We suggest that every tragedy that might be classified as genocide be tested by the three I’s: Intent, implementation, and implications.

By PER ANDERS RUDLING , EFRAIM ZUROFF
15/05/2025

History on the path of peace: Old buildings demolished, hundreds of apartments to be built

Oron Real Estate began razing old buildings on Derech HaShalom for HELLO Tel Aviv, a project with 600 units. Residents cheered as 59 yellow balloons rose in support of the hostages.

By WALLA/REALESTATE
13/05/2025
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy