It was 1856 and the American writer Herman Melville was going through one of his periods of depression: his books were not selling as well as he expected and he complained of headaches. The solution? Advised by his wife (some point to his father-in-law), Moby-Dick’s “father” went on a trip to Europe and the Middle … Read more
A body in chains, discovered after centuries, which hides great mysteries: it could be the plot of a film but, instead, it is pure truth. Indeed, a team of archaeologists at work within the site of Khirbat el-Masaniin the West Bank, came across a very, very peculiar skeleton. The remains, found where previously stood a … Read more
updated to January 05, 2023 2:25 PM · Reading: Still without your Kings gift? Give National Geographic History at the best price today. GIVE AWAY Share your knowledge with National Geographic History. In Reyes Give a subscription at the best price today. GIVE AWAY Khirbat el-Masani, about four kilometers northwest of Jerusalem, is a … Read more
Brother Boulos Khano smoothes his full beard and adjusts his skim, this black cap embroidered with 12 white crosses, representing the 12 Apostles. He feels the different pockets of his cassock in search of his markers. Then, after singing the praises of God at the top of his voice, he bows to the sheepskin parchment … Read more
Retracing the multi-millennial and universal history of the city of Jerusalem: such is the mission given to themselves by Vincent Lemire, historian and director of the French research center in Jerusalem, and Christophe Gaultier, illustrator, in History of Jerusalem (Les Arènes editions). On 253 pages and 10 chapters, the duo, mixing historical and scientific rigor, … Read more
The 24th edition of the film festival is underway which, like every year, takes place during the Hanukkah holiday. For those in Jerusalem, the appointment is not to be missed From December 17 to 22, as every year in conjunction with the Hanukkah festivities, the Cinematheque of Jerusalem will host the 24th Jewish Film Festival.This … Read more
After several volumes on the history of food as well as a synthesis on the history of Christianity, Les Arènes is enriching its catalog of historical documentary comics with the history of a city-world, the holy city of the three great monotheisms. , the scene of a turbulent history. In the scenario, a confirmed historian … Read more
In our childhood, the whole world came to us, at the family estate of Tain-l’Hermitage (Drôme). Our parents, winegrowers, received customers from everywhere. They had a real curiosity for each other that they were able to pass on to us. Our mother, of German origin, taught us to be interested in all nationalities and cultures. … Read more