Overview of Madaba and Mosaic Map on Syria, Palestine and Egypt
Madaba is one of Jordan's most important Christian sites and the home of the "Geographical Madaba Mosaic Map on Syria, Palestine and Egypt."
The Map,...
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Struggle for Independence & Modern Turkey
After securing independence in the 1920s, Ataturk initiated political and social reforms which remain the cornerstones of Turkey's secular state.
Born in 1881, Kemal Mustafa...
The 1982 Israeli Invasion of Lebanon – Back Story
The operational objectives of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 are relatively well known, less so the complex back story to the event.
On...
War Over Water in the Middle East
Historically in the Middle East there has always been a struggle for nations to ensure adequate water supplies for their own citizens.
The fragility of...
Flavius Josephus Early Jewish and Roman History: Historical Resources
Flavius Josephus, was born Joseph the son of Matthias, in Jerusalem in 37 CE. His autobiography tells of a three-year period living in the...
Jewish Rulers in Foreign Lands
Though a people without a nation for millennia, the Jews produced powerful rulers at some points of history in the countries where they lived...
Kemal Ataturk, Revolutionary and Founder of Modern Turkey
Mustafa Kemal's ambition was to liberate Turkey from ancient beliefs which he believed made it backward and prevented it from joining the modern world.
Kemal...
The First Caliphs and the Rise of the Islamic Empire
When Muhammad died unexpectedly in 632 CE no one was in place to take over leadership of the expanding Islamic world. The resulting power...
British and Polish Mercenaries in 1960s Yemen
Whether “Soldiers of Fortune”, “Dogs of War”, or, as they like to call themselves, “Advisers”, the adventures of mercenaries have always been the stuff...
Ancient Phoenician City of Byblos, Lebabon
Byblos, an ancient Phoenician city located on Lebanon's Mediterranean coast has been settled since Neolithic times. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO’s...