Archaeologists have for a long time unearthed clay pots in medieval Jerusalem. But now, a new study shows that some of them were likely ‘ancient hand grenades’. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later
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Crusaders Grave Shows Many Were Killed From Behind
Medieval warfare was a bloody and brutal affair. This was especially true during the Crusades, when warriors on each side were motivated by religious passion and a cause they deeply embraced. This helps provide the context for recent shocking discoveries made by archaeologists at a site in the ancient port city of Sidon, on modern-day […]
Israel is unraveling, but we won’t go the way of the Crusaders
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Gambia declared an Islamic Republic
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has declared the West African country an Islamic republic in a move he described as a break with the colonial past. “In line with the country’s religious identity and values, I proclaim Gambia as an Islamic state,” Jammeh announced on state television. “As Muslims are the majority in the country, […]