Tag: Revolt
Return of the Juda
Did George Lucas base the Star Wars saga of light vs. darkness and freedom vs. empire on the Judean Revolt against Rome? Or the story of Hannukah?
Ancient Inscription Identifies Gargilius Antiques as Roman Ruler on Eve of Bar Kochva Revolt
'For the first time, we can state with certainty the name of the Roman prefect of Judea during the critical period leading up to the Bar Kochva revolt.'
Last Survivor of Sobibor Death Camp, Philip Bialowitz, obm, Passes Away
The last Polish Jew who managed to survive the Sobibor Nazi death camp has passed away at the age of 90.
The Curious Customs of Lag B’Omer [photos]
The mysterious customs and origins of this mystical holiday.