Posts Tagged: Roman Empire
US Returns Stolen Rare Shekel Coin Minted By Jewish Rebels 2,000 Years Ago
US authorities on Monday returned to Israeli officials an “extremely rare” shekel silver coin minted by Jewish rebels 2,000 years ago, after it was stolen...
‘Extremely Rare’ Bronze Coin Discovered Off Israeli Coast Fills in Roman-Era ‘Puzzle’
Archaeologists working off the coast of northern Israel have discovered a rare, 1850-year-old Roman bronze coin bearing the portrait of the moon goddess Luna. The well-preserved...
The Bar Kochba Debate
Among the historical events associated with "Lag Ba'omer," celebrated in the days ahead, is the Second Jewish Revolt led by Bar Kochba...
Lag B’Omer: Rethinking the Rabbi Akiva Narrative
As is the case for many holidays in the Jewish calendar cycle, Lag B'Omer (April 28 this year) carries within it not one, but multiple...
