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What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 17, 2023

What Was Jesus’ Real Name? ‘Yeshua’ And The Story Behind It

Though the world now knows the Christian Messiah as Jesus, his real name in the original Hebrew was Yeshoshua or Yeshua, meaning "salvation."

By Gina Dimuro • November 17, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • November 3, 2023

Operation Wrath of God, Israel’s Bloody Revenge Campaign Against Palestine

After the Munich Massacre of 1972, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad launched a top-secret assassination campaign against the militants involved — but it all unraveled when they killed an innocent man.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 15, 2023

Operation Wrath of God, Israel’s Bloody Revenge Campaign Against Palestine

After the Munich Massacre of 1972, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad launched a top-secret assassination campaign against the militants involved — but it all unraveled when they killed an innocent man.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 15, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Board game uncovered inside 16th-century castle in Poland, ancient artifacts found along Pilgrimage Road in Israel, Bronze Age brain and skin remains unearthed in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2023

Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2023

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Artifacts Found Along Ancient Route To Mecca May Have Protected Pilgrims From The ‘Evil Eye’

The artifacts found in Eilat, Israel, include the figurine of a woman, incense altars, and ceremonial rattles.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 8, 2023

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This Week In History News, Sept. 3 – 9

Shipwreck discovered intact in Lake Michigan, Roman swords uncovered in an Israeli cave, girl found buried with 180 animal bones in Kazakhstan.

By All That's Interesting • September 8, 2023

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Described in the New Testament of the Bible and other ancient sources, the death of Jesus Christ was a truly agonizing affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2023

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Described in the New Testament of the Bible and other ancient sources, the death of Jesus Christ was a truly agonizing affair.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 19, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey • August 19, 2023

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus’ Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 7, 2023

The Mysterious Life Of Pontius Pilate, The Roman Governor Who Ordered Jesus’ Crucifixion

Best known as the man who sentenced Jesus to death, Pontius Pilate remains a controversial figure in both biblical and historical texts.

By Amber Morgan • August 7, 2023

Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 20, 2023

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Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • July 20, 2023