Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Dr Thomas Asbridge and The Crusades on BBC 2

Posted on January 18, 2012 by proverbs6to10

One of the most popular articles on the blog has always been a book review by Malaise Ruthven of Thomas Asbridge’s book about the Crusades – The Crusades: The War for the Holy Land. Tonight on BBC 2 we have … Continue reading →

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Byzantine Prayer Box Found in Jerusalem Dig

Posted on November 3, 2011 by proverbs6to10

 The miniature box adorned with cross dates from 6-7 century AD. It contains two icons surrounded by gold leaf. By Gil Ronen First Published in IsraelNationalNews.com 27 Oct 2011 Archaeologists in Jerusalem discovered a miniature Christian prayer box that dates … Continue reading →

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Byzantine-era street uncovered in Jerusalem

Posted on March 3, 2010 by proverbs6to10

JERUSALEM — Archaeologists said that they have unearthed a section of a stone street in Jerusalem that provides important new evidence about the city’s commercial life 1,500 years ago. The 19-foot (5.8-meter) section of street passes from the west into … Continue reading →

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Mosaic Hunting – Aquileia, Grado, and Concordia

Posted on November 8, 2009 by proverbs6to10

It might be tempting to say that after our trip to Northern Italy to visit all the major Byzantines sites, and to view the mosaics, that we may be suffering from ‘mosaic fatigue’ or even worse ‘Mosaic Neck’ after standing … Continue reading →

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