1,900-year-old ‘lion discs’ highlight pagan burial culture in Holy Land The ornate discs were probably intended to enhance carrying handles for a coffin, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. JNS Staff June 26, 2025
1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus uncovered in Caesarea The rare find depicts a drinking contest. JNS Staff June 9, 2025
Jews and Zionism: An ancient bond The Romans destroyed the Temple, banished Jews and changed the names of places to erase history. It's a strategy still being emulated. Yonina Pritzker March 3, 2025
Bar Kochba was latecomer to Second Century revolt, researcher says It would be “extremely surprising” if the best historical source “forgot or did not know who were the Jewish leaders of this war which devastated the area,” writes Haggai Olshanetsky, a University of Warsaw historian and archeologist. Menachem Wecker Dec. 16, 2024
Siege of Masada lasted just weeks, researchers say In recent decades, researchers have begun to challenge the idea that the battle lasted three years. JNS Staff Sept. 5, 2024
Israeli boy finds 1,800-year-old ring on Mount Carmel The ring depicts the Roman war goddess Minerva, known to the Greeks as Athena, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. July 17, 2024
Evidence found in Israeli street of the last Jewish revolt against Rome The little-known Gallus Revolt in 351-354 C.E. saw Lod, Tzipori and Tiberias destroyed. June 16, 2024
Roman-era sarcophagus unearthed in Gaza The necropolis contains more than 60 tombs. Pesach Benson July 18, 2023
Swimmer finds 1,800-year-old marble artifacts near Netanya The Roman-era ship sank in a storm along with architectural elements likely intended for a temple or theater. May 15, 2023
