Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza
Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive ...
Greek Reporter3d
The Mystery of the Roman Census at the time of Jesus’ Birth
Was there really a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth, or is this detail in the Gospel of Luke historically inaccurate?
Syria's ethnic and religious groups explained
Syria's population, comprising various ethnic and religious groups, makes it one of the most diverse countries in the Middle ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency11d
What happened to relics of Syria’s Jewish history? Assad’s collapse spurs efforts to assess the damage.
Bombardment, looting and disuse have wreaked an uncertain toll on the country's former synagogues and Jewish sites.
Don McCullin: ‘The rebels will lose control in Syria and it will fall apart’
The veteran war photographer on his tough upbringing, the nightmares he suffers from his work and how he’s keen to return to ...
The Independent on MSN7d
Could Syria return as a tourism destination? What to consider after years of devastation under Assad
Exclusive: While Damascus airport is currently closed, daily flights connect the UK with Beirut, which is only 60 miles from ...
Syria and history
With the stunning change of leadership in Syria and the end of a 50-year reign of the Assad regime, the significance of religious history in Syria shouldn't be overlooked. Most Syrians are now Muslim, ...
Bloodthirsty butchers of Islamic State are again stalking Syria’s most precious site
Bathed in the glow of the winter sun, the colonnades of ancient Palmyra are perhaps Syria’s most precious sight.
Arutz Sheva11d
'Tremendous fear' that Jewish sites in Syria may have been looted
Syria was home to well-established Jewish communities for more than 2,000 years, dating back to the Roman period, including ...
Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle When it was made: Second century A.D.
Greek Reporter14d
The Greeks of Syria: A 2,500-Year-Long Presence of Triumphs and Struggles
The sudden political developments in Syria have the Greek community and Orthodox Christians on alert, asking for the support of Greece and the international community ...
Middle East Eye11d
Crowds flock to Umayyad Mosque for Syria's first Friday prayers after Assad
May we have better days', interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir tells worshippers as thousands join celebrations in ...