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Detailed drawings of ships found etched onto Byzantine church walls suggest the deep impression they left on the pilgrims that they carried.
Naama Barak is a writer at ISRAEL21c. A PhD student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she loves all things history and politics. Food and fashion come a close second. Prior to joining ISRAEL21c, Naama worked for Israel’s leading English-language dailies and cutting-edge startups.

Detailed drawings of ships found etched onto Byzantine church walls suggest the deep impression they left on the pilgrims that they carried.

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From graffiti and archeology to urban hikes and religious shrines, there’s plenty to do in Haifa sans wallet.

Ahead of an Independence Day shrouded by grief and worry, these are our recommendations for the music that got Israelis through this war.

The famous lingerie company opened two stores without fanfare after months of delay due to the Israel-Hamas war.

The Iranian attack has created a strategic opportunity never seen in the Middle East: a potential US-led axis of Israel, Saudi Arabia and other moderate Muslim countries, says one expert.

Joe Blackmore signs a two-year contract with Israel – Premier Tech pro team covering the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

The black hole is 33 times denser than the sun’s mass, making it the heaviest known black hole in a binary star system.

Idan Chabasov tries his hand at challah-shaped matzah, and admits that he does quite like the Jewish cracker.

TIME Magazine lauds Goldberg-Polin for advocating for the Israeli hostages and their families, also includes Palestinian photographer documenting war.

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Israeli mathematician Avi Wigderson is the first to win both the Turing and Abel prizes, celebrating a ‘joyride’ career.

In the wake of an Iranian attack, after six long months of war, next week’s Passover holiday seems very far away.

As we sit down to an unusual Passover this year, a glass of wine – or two, or four – are sure to improve things. Check out our recommendations and support the Israeli industry.

A few months into the war, Israel’s northern adversary continues to pose danger. Israeli experts explain why and what could happen next.