
Roman Legion ‘came, saw, conquered’ Masada in just weeks
Study utilizes new technology to create a 3D model of the siege system, generating the exact timeline of the events at the ancient fortress.

Study utilizes new technology to create a 3D model of the siege system, generating the exact timeline of the events at the ancient fortress.

From the Western Wall to Caesarea, traces of Jewish history can be found across the country dating back thousands of years.

A massive graveyard, a desert fortress and the city of Tel Aviv are all on the prestigious list of heritage sites important to humanity.

ISRAEL21c’s intern says her escapades – from parasailing to jeeping – gave her a new outlook and appreciation for the beauty of Israel.

From Ramon Crater, to the sands at Nitzanim or the Land of Monasteries, the Israeli desert is a truly magnificent and unique place to visit.

From palaces hanging off a cliff in the desert to knights’ halls and imposing fortresses, Israel is the place to imagine yourself in shining armor.

In Israel, peeling back the layers of history is a never-ending pursuit. Findings from thousands of years ago are preserved for the public to explore.

Where is the Ark of the Covenant hidden? What is that manmade mound of rocks in the Sea of Galilee? And who built the Israeli Stonehenge?

The beauty of this little land is so paradoxically vast that sometimes it’s best to focus on a few outstanding spots at a time.

Step into the history of the Holy Land with these hands-on activities ranging from hidden tunnels to biblical bread-baking, to digging up the past.

Archaeologists and Tel Aviv University students start month-long excavation of rebel dwellings, Herod’s gardens at UNESCO World Heritage site.

After the summer heat and before the winter rains, you can do some awesome treks in one of Israel’s most scenic areas.

The ancient grain from a remote cave near Masada is the oldest plant genome ever reconstructed, and has much to tell about agricultural history.

A powered parachute flight over Israel is truly an inimitable experience.

Fifth Masada Opera Festival – largest international cultural event in Israel – presents two masterpieces at the foot of Masada.