Category Archives: History

More on renovations planned for Jerusalem’s Old City

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

In connection to my previous post, I was interested to see that The Jerusalem Post also reported on the planned underground tunnel and parking lot in the Old City. I’m sure that Jerusalem archaeologists will be pleased with the prospect … Continue reading →

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New plans for expanding the Western Wall Plaza near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

In a previous report we wrote about plans to construct an underground elevator to make the western access to the Western Wall Plaza easier for the disabled. Now a different and much larger tunnel is planned to access the Western … Continue reading →

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Queen Helena of Adiabene and the Temple Mount

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

The sarcophagus of Queen Helena of Adiabene is now on display at the Israel Museum. This sarcophagus and others had been removed in the 15th century AD from the so-called Tombs of the Kings in Jerusalem. In fact, this tomb … Continue reading →

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The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

This must be required reading: The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine Edited by Catherine Hezser Written by an international and interdisciplinary team of distinguished scholars, The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine is … Continue reading →

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Missing the Cyrus Cylinder in the British Museum

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Missing the Cyrus Cylinder on our visit to London and the British Museum. The Guardian had a thought-provoking article discussing the likelihood (or not) of its being returned by the Iranians in January 2011. It was not an easy decision … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Historic Views of the Holy Land – The American Colony and Eric Matson Collection

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

I felt like a kid in a candy store when I viewed the “American Colony and Eric Matson Collection” of more than 4,000 photographs of sites and scenes from Palestine (as Israel was called then), Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. … Continue reading →

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The Way to Golgotha in Jerusalem

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Feedback from customers who have purchased our new CD Volume 2: “Jerusalem in the time of Christ,” has been very positive, indicating that you have found it a really useful aid in understanding and teaching this topic. You can see … Continue reading →

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The Destruction of Jerusalem’s Temple and Rome

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Archaeologists hope to find more pieces of the ancient Forma Urbis Severiana, a marble map that was attached to the wall of the Temple of Peace in Rome. A plan of the city during the time of the Roman Emperor … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem in the time of Christ – New CD-Rom

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Conveniently timed to coincide with the beginning of the academic year, our new CD-Rom is now available. We promised to bring out our immensely popular slide set, “Jerusalem in 30 A.D.”, in digital format and we hope you will be … Continue reading →

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New RAD Web Design

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Thanks to our web designer we have been able to revamp our website and we hope you like the new design. A reconstruction drawing of the Eastern Wall of the Herodian Temple Mount with the Temple appears in the header, which … Continue reading →

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