Articles in "Human Interest"
Looted Ancient Coins Bearing Hebrew Inscriptions Seized Near Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have seized dozens of rare coins dating back about 2,000 years, many bearing ancient Hebrew inscriptions, in what ...
200,000-Year-Old Handaxes Highlight Early Human Aesthetic Sense
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a rare window into the minds of early humans, revealing that they may have appreciated beauty and ...
Caught Red-Handed: Israeli Antiquities Thieves Nabbed as Missiles Fly Overhead
Suspected antiquities looters were caught in the act at a northern Israeli archaeological site and later forced to take shelter alongside ...
Archaeologists Reveal Byzantine-Era Church in Israel’s Negev
Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Nessana in Israel’s Negev Desert have uncovered the remains of a 1,400-year-old church ...
2,000-Year-Old Slingstone With Taunting Message Discovered in Israel
A sarcastic message hurled at an approaching enemy more than 2,000 years ago has resurfaced near the Sea of Galilee. Archaeologists ...
As War Began, Museum Staff Scrambled to Protect 2,100-Year-Old Dead Sea Scroll
Just days after it was returned to public display for the first time since the 1960s, the Great Isaiah Scroll was placed under special ...
Student Finds 800-Year-Old Crusader Sword off Israeli Coast
A medieval sword that may once have hung at the side of a Crusader knight has resurfaced after eight centuries on the floor of the ...
Archaeologists Uncover Lives of the Elderly in Biblical-Era Israel
Archaeologists are finally uncovering the hidden lives of the elderly -- those who lived, worked, and influenced family life more than ...
Ancient Stone Vessel Factory Found in Jerusalem After Antiquities Theft Bust
A large stone vessel production facility dating to the Second Temple period has been uncovered on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus in ...
Red Traffic Light Saves Stroke Victim’s Life
A routine drive home turned into a life-or-death moment for 75-year-old Moshe Ami Benita, who suffered a stroke while stopped at a red ...