Under Roman rule, famed Jewish warrior Shimon Bar Kokhba led a large-scale revolt against the occupying Roman forces to establish an independent Jewish state, using tunnels to harass troops and protect families.

A new research project sheds light on the power of the Roman army and the locations of their attack on Jerusalem in the battle that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.

A rare bronze coin dating back almost 2,000 years was discovered off of Israel's coast.

Tel Aphek bears witness to incredible drama involving the Ark of the Covenant, Alexander the Great and the Jewish Revolt against Rome.

The ancient plaza underneath the Old City's Damascus Gate reveals the city's evolution over the course of two millennia.

The new findings 'rewrite' the history of late antiquity by questioning the long-held assumption that a Roman plague changed the world.

The recently completed restoration of Caesarea brings to life the fierce struggle at the turn of the Common Era between Jewish civilization and the Roman Empire.

Every time archaeologists dig in Israel, another piece of the Palestinian propaganda line crumbles.

Caesar celebrated the first New Year’s Day by ordering a major attack on Jews. For centuries, others in Europe and elsewhere followed suit, torturing and murdering Jews.

This ancient city is known as 'the Masada of the North' and is remembered for the catastrophic defeat suffered by Jewish rebels against the Romans.