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Ancient Roman Facial Cream Found In London Excavation

Excavations in London turned up a pot of ancient Roman facial cream.

Have a little faith? How Islam dealt with its first plague, the Plague of Amwas

The plague of Amwas first struck the Muslim Arab troops encamped there before spreading across Syria–Palestine and affecting Egypt and Iraq. The Plague of Amwas was the first major pandemic that hit the early Muslim communities.

A holy high? Ancient cannabis traces found at Jewish shrine

Holy high? For the first time archeologists reveal that psychoactive cannabis was part of ancient worship rituals in the Holy Land.

Desert Kites are how ancient man trapped his kill

The local Bedouin knew about them for thousands of years but in the 1920s, pilots of the Royal Air Force flying over the deserts of Israel, Jordan and Egypt saw mysterious line shapes in the ground that they named “Desert Kites”. Because their outlines, as seen from the air in their planes, reminded them of airborne kites. 

Göbekli Tepe built 6000 years before Stonehenge

Göbekli Tepe is an archaeological site in Turkey. The site contains the world's oldest known megaliths, older than Stonehenge.

King David tolerated cults in Jerusalem? Archeology reveals religious diversity

Cult worship was largely practiced and even sanctioned in the Holy Land while Jerusalem's Temple stood.

The Mysterious Nabatean Gods of the Ancient Middle East

They were harmonious with other peoples' gods; they were nomads and travellers and master builders and expert at conserving rare winter rains. Some history of the Nabateans, forerunners alongside the major religious groups and we people we know today in the Middle East. What they teach us? Why can't we all just get along?

Archeologists unearth ancient “New York City” in Israel

In a region where it feels like everything under the sun has been worshipped and discovered, yet another ancient city, 5,000 years old has...

One Of The World’s Oldest Mosques Excavated In The Negev

The rocky brown soil of the Negev desert suggests an empty environment, but recent excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority have brought to light...

Enormous Neolithic Site Near Jerusalem Reveals 9000-Year-Old Secrets

Conventional thought among archaeologists was that Neolithic people didn’t settle in the area around the Judean Hills. Yet Motza, 5 kilometers west of Jerusalem,...

Bible-Era Dye Factory Discovered in Northern Israel

Terracotta vats and vessels stained purple from the fabulous dyes of the Bible era were excavated 50 years ago at the site of Tel...

Ancient Samaritan’s wealth uncovered in Jerusalem

We've all heard about the Good Samaritan. What about the Wealthy Samaritan? And did you know that two small groups of native Samaritans still...

Jerusalem in writing, the oldest inscription found!

An exciting find from Jerusalem was presented for the first time today (Tuesday) during a joint press conference of the Israel Antiquities Authority and...

Sailing around the beauty of Croatia

Not so long ago the dream vacation included a sail around Italy or a cruise around the Greek Isles. As adventurers become better travelled...

Uri Geller predicted it: An ancient, kosher natural soap factory found in Jaffa

Mentalist Uri Geller is building a museum in the world's most ancient port city, Jaffa. When they start digging, an ancient olive soap...

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NASA scientist spends 378 days on “Mars” growing food. What can Earth learn?

NASA scientist Matthew Montgomery spent 378 days inside a simulated Mars habitat growing vegetables with hydroponics. What can farming on Mars teach us about conserving water, saving energy and protecting Earth?

Petra by Night returns as Jordan tries brings tourists back to Wadi Rum

The Nabataeans understood that prosperity in the desert depended on respecting environmental limits. Two thousand years later, Petra's greatest attraction may still be the wisdom of the people who learned to live within them.

At COP31, 350.org demands an end to fossil fuels, not another round of promises

From Bill McKibben to climate organizers across the Middle East, Green Prophet has followed 350.org for 16 years. At COP31 in Türkiye, the movement is demanding an end to fossil fuel expansion and a fair transition to renewable energy.

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One of the most persistent questions in seismology concerns whether scientists will eventually be able to predict major earthquakes before they happen.

Amman’s traffic crisis is about more than cars. It’s about how we think

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NASA scientist spends 378 days on “Mars” growing food. What can Earth learn?

NASA scientist Matthew Montgomery spent 378 days inside a simulated Mars habitat growing vegetables with hydroponics. What can farming on Mars teach us about conserving water, saving energy and protecting Earth?

Petra by Night returns as Jordan tries brings tourists back to Wadi Rum

The Nabataeans understood that prosperity in the desert depended on respecting environmental limits. Two thousand years later, Petra's greatest attraction may still be the wisdom of the people who learned to live within them.

At COP31, 350.org demands an end to fossil fuels, not another round of promises

From Bill McKibben to climate organizers across the Middle East, Green Prophet has followed 350.org for 16 years. At COP31 in Türkiye, the movement is demanding an end to fossil fuel expansion and a fair transition to renewable energy.

The pulsing planet and the earthquakes that shape our world

One of the most persistent questions in seismology concerns whether scientists will eventually be able to predict major earthquakes before they happen.

Amman’s traffic crisis is about more than cars. It’s about how we think

I believe Jordan needs a cultural transformation alongside its infrastructure investments. We must begin by redefining social prestige. Why should ownership of an expensive car be considered a greater achievement than making an environmentally responsible transportation choice? Why should travelling by bus carry a social stigma?

When Bed Sores Turn Into Sepsis

Unstageable wounds are another group of pressure injuries characterized by slough or eschar covering, which makes it hard to determine the real depth of the wound.

Breaking Down Car Accident Settlements

Driverless cars may set us up for bigger legal headaches.

Why Bronwyn Finnegan Chose the Nonprofit Sector Over Politics or Corporate Life

Bronwyn Finnegan could have pursued a career in politics or corporate leadership. Instead, she chose the nonprofit sector, where she focuses on financial sustainability, governance and helping mission-driven organizations build the capacity to survive and grow.
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