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This is one of two pieces of identical stones, which survived from the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple by the Roman Emperor Titus in 70 CE. It was set at the gate leading to the inner court, and the inscription reads (in Greek) "No alien...

The Battle of Hattin in July 1187 CE in present-day Israel was one of the great victories of Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria (r. 1174-1193 CE). The army of the Kingdom of Jerusalem and its Latin allies were totally defeated and, shortly...

The crucifix on the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, site of Golgotha, Jerusalem. Built during the reign of Constantine I in the 4th century CE.

A 19th century CE painting by Francesco Hayez of the First Crusaders at the walls of Jerusalem in 1099 CE. (Royal Palace of Turin, Italy)

A miniature painting of King Amalric of Jerusalem (r. 1163 - 1174 CE). From a manuscript Histoire d'Outremer, by William of Tyre (c. 1130 - 1186 CE). Made c. 1232 and 1261 CE. (British Library)

This Armenian catechism book of manuscripts dates from the 18th century CE. The illustration (left) depicts St. Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 313-386 CE) who was a distinguished theologian of the early Christian Church. (Mesrop Mashtots Institute...

Queens of Jerusalem: The Women Who Dared to Rule by Katherine Pangonis.

Judea was initially dependent on its neighbor Syria for military support until it received a Roman legion of its own in 70 CE after the Great Jewish Revolt of 66 CE. Legio X Fretensis was stationed at remains of the burned city of Jerusalem...

Easter is the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth three days after he died from crucifixion by the Roman magistrate Pontius Pilate (c. 30 CE). Easter Sunday is the culmination of the week-long events that...

Ignatius of Loyola (l. 1491-1556) was a Basque soldier who became a Catholic priest and theologian after a mystical experience convinced him he was called to the service of Christ. He founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) to defend the Church...