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Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour

The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.

JULY 24, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

The earliest surviving example of Homer’s Odyssey, July 21, 2026.

Heerlen curse tablet with an ancient Greek invocation of deities and demons in the Egyptian style, July 10, 2026.

Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies

The lead curse tablet found in the Netherlands was discovered by a team of Dutch archaeologists in a pit beneath the town hall square of the Roman military settlement of Coriovallum.

JULY 11, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Greece says US selling F-35s to Erdogan is concerning, demands security guarantees from Ankara

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said Greece "would not welcome" Turkey receiving either F-35 fighter jets or engines for its next-generation Turkish "Kaan" combat aircraft.

JULY 9, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN

The ancient temple complex in the village of al-Qasr in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, July 3, 2026.

New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I

The temple dates back to Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, the last native dynasty of ancient Egypt before the Persian conquest in 525 BCE.

JULY 4, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline

Researchers from France, China, the UK, and Greece revealed that the Petralona cranium is at least 286,000 years old, placing it firmly in the Middle Pleistocene era.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid

A lead weight from 147 BCE—marked by a powerful market official—may tie to a major political dynasty in Edom’s ancient capital.

AUGUST 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The weight of one Mina, equivalent to 100 Greek drachmas.

Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem

Discovered in the Givati parking lot of Jerusalem, the coin was minted for Queen Berenice II, wife of the Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy III of Egypt.

AUGUST 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The rare coin with the portrait of Queen Berenice II.

Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Greece situation shows caution is important, shouldn't deny right to see the world - editorial

The images of 1,600 Israelis stranded off the Greek island of Syros were a reminder that Israeli tourists can face hostility simply for their passports.

JULY 24, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Protesters hold a banner during a pro-Palestinian protest in front of the parliament building in Athens, Greece.

Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Prof. Massimo Capulli said they carefully uncovered rare parts of the ship, including the mast, which is very rarely preserved, making this a significant archaeological discovery.

JULY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF