April 5 855: Today, in what is now part of the state of Israel, “at the banks of the Auja River, Abu'l-Abbas ibn al-Muwaffaq fought against...
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This Day, September 17, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
September 17 1183: As Christians and Muslims jockey for control of what is really the homeland of the Jews, Saladin left Damascus with a large army...
This Day, June 22, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
JUNE 22 217 BCE: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeated Antiochus III at the Battle of Raphia. The Battle of Raphia, also known as the Battle of Gaza, was...
A Charismatic Historian’s Response to the George Floyd Demonstrations
William DeArteaga, Ph.D. Like most Americans I was appalled by seeing the video of the killing of George Floyd, and also am appalled by the looting...
This Day, July 27, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
July 27 1192: As Richard the Lionheart and Saladin continued their conflict during the Third Crusade, Saladin laid siege to Jaffa. 1214: French...
Juneteenth: Its History, and Motivation for Today
It would be wonderful if Juneteenth was a positive time of the year filled with joy and celebration, marking the end of what is arguably the darkest...
This Day, January 13, In Jewish History by Mitchell A and Deb Levin Z"L
January 13 519 BCE: Darius had “a crown made for Zerubbabel out of gold sent by Jews in Babylon.” 915: Birthdate of Al-Hakam II, the second...
Is history repeating itself?
http://youtu.be/XAucQkhblo8 The nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) is analyzing YouTube videos looking for climate deniers...
History of Persecution of Christians in Bauchi, Nigeria Continues
Church members oppressed long ago still paying the price, key leader says.