In our shared history, three major religions—Islam, Judaism, and Christianity—have shaped human experiences, each weaving a narrative rich in faith but also marked by significant conflicts. The ...

In 2014, Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on October 23 by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. The word Diwali comes ...

The Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire that took place during the 2nd century BC. Not long before the revolt, Jerusalem had been captured by the Seleucids. According ...

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Rock-cut niches at Khirbet Qana. Credit: Owenglyndur / CC BY 4.0 A team of archaeologists believes they have uncovered strong evidence pointing to the real site of Jesus’ first miracle – turning water ...

Lord Melchett, British industrialist who embraced the Jewish faith and became a prominent leader in the Zionist movement, died here yesterday, as the age of 50. He was in poor health for some time.

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

The city of brotherly love celebrated the Festival of Lights in style this weekend. The 2024 Philly Chanukah Parade took place in Philadelphia on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The family-friendly event ...