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Was the Milky Way hidden in ancient Egyptian art? New study says yes

New analysis reveals that ancient Egyptian depictions of the sky goddess Nut may encode early awareness of the Milky Way’s Great Rift

Ynet | 05.07.25

Astronaut Jim Lovell measuring star distances during the Apollo 8 navigation system operation

Charting the course: Navigation throughout history

From ancient Polynesian seafarers to nuclear submarines, from traders in camel caravans to astronauts - everyone must successfully navigate from one place to another

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 05.03.25

Begin’s unpublished writings to be released on 33rd anniversary of his death

In newly revealed 65-page document, former prime minister warns Israel must remain strong to deter its enemies and calls for an independent judiciary free from government pressure

Itamar Eichner | 02.28.25

Israeli children learn about Israel's history and heritage

Here's how heritage sites play a role in October 7 recovery

Shahar Hermelin, spokesperson for SPIHS, joined ILTV in the studio on Wednesday to discuss the organization's work to ensure that Israel’s rich history remains accessible

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 02.06.25

India offers $1 million reward to whoever deciphers ancient Indus script

The Indus Valley Civilization thrived thousands of years ago but its script continues to elude researchers across the world; Roman-era coin trove found in the Netherlands

Meshi Ayad | 02.03.25

סוגי חותמות שמתוארכות לשנת 3200 לפנה"ס (לערך)

World's oldest writing system originated from iconographic seals, study finds

Experts looking into origins of writing find links between proto-cuneiform and Sumerian usage of seals to follow agriculture and textile production

Yogev Israeli | 12.01.24

A view of archeological remains at Venizelou metro station in Thessaloniki

New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past

Byzantine-era market, Roman cemetery and other treasures uncovered when construction began on Thessaloniki underground station; sites can now remain in public view

Reuters | 11.30.24

The bearded Greek philosopher Socrates (right), alongside the clean-shaven Roman Julius Caesar

Why and when did humans start shaving?

Even in cave paintings, human figures are depicted without beards; when and why did modern humans begin to part ways with their natural appearance and start removing facial hair?

Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Davidson Institute of Science | 11.23.24

'The first wheels in history': 12,000-year-old spindle whorls found in Galilee

Hebrew University archaeologists uncover region’s first evidence of round stones used as spindle whorls to spin thread, dating back to late Stone Age

Ynet | 11.14.24

Ancient tome saves Azeri Jewish community in Persian invasion

Ancient Kabbalistic book changes the fate of the Jews in the town of Qusar in 1733 after the Persian conqueror prepares to murder all the Jewish men; a special exhibit now showcases the book and the community's rich history

Itamar Eichner | 11.03.24

Stone-eating organism threatens ancient Iranian historic site

Conservationists at Persepolis warn efforts to combat spread of lichen in area where many statues and stone reliefs found progressing poorly, risking thousands of years of historical conservation

AFP, Yogev Israeli | 09.24.24

Head surgeries of ancient Egyptians

Cut marks on ancient skulls may indicate that even in the days of the pharaohs, doctors attempted to treat head tumors through invasive procedures

Segev Naveh Tassa/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.21.24

Caesarea Roman aqueduct collapses in funding dispute

Collapse is the second to happen in one year after the Caesarea Development Corporation refused to fund a preservation project despite early warnings

Asi Haim, Matan Shor | 08.21.24

Israeli archeologists among researchers uncovering rare Mongolian grave

Researchers from Hebrew University join with American and Mongolian team to find tomb of high-status woman with artifacts indicating ties beyond borders, dating to pre-Mongolian empire days

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.18.24

Ancient Mesoamerican culture saw consanguinity, child sacrifice, study shows

Experts say DNA analysis taken from site near Mexico reveals a child sacrificed in the area had parents that were closely related, suggesting cultural and religious importance

Yogev Israeli | 08.15.24