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The epic tale of David versus Goliath is vividly recounted in the Book of Samuel. Young David, who would later become King David, defeats Goliath of Gath in the Valley of Elah. According to Aaron Demsky, names similar to Goliath have been found on inscriptions from the time of King David, on artifacts uncovered in the Philistine city of Gath.

Through clever strategies, loyal priests and leaders protected the temple treasures from rulers and marauders, until the Temple's tragic destruction when Romans seized it all.

The Hasmoneans, upon becoming wealthy, crafted a grand three-cubit golden Menorah, adorned as described in the Torah. This symbol of the Temple and the Jewish people has a rich history. But where is it now?

From a butcher's scam to a near-burning of the Talmud in Cologne - a historical twist.

The Torah instructs the use of "tachash skins" to cover the Tabernacle. What is this mysterious tachash, and why was it given such a significant role?

Rabbi Nathan Neta Hanover was more than a rabbi, kabbalist, and linguist. His documentation of the 17th-century pogroms in Eastern Europe provided a critical first-person perspective from the Jewish community.

An ironic headline once read, "New Research Finds – Don't Trust Research." Why? Because often, these studies aren't as reliable as they seem. People publish supposedly verified data, but proving them wrong is another story.

In 1867, famed American author Mark Twain journeyed to the biblical land to witness the settings of great biblical events firsthand.

Among all the tales in the "Book of Gates," there is a recurring scene where the sea splits into two, with desert sand in between, resembling "dry land amidst the sea."

Looking back at societies untouched by Torah values, even those considered enlightened, it’s shocking to find no inherent value in human life - not even that of your own children.

Irena Sendler was a social worker in Warsaw who began smuggling children out of the ghetto. The Gestapo suspected her, but they couldn't prove anything. They tortured her, but she didn't break. Faced with execution, her life took an unexpected turn.

The Chafetz Chaim, renowned for guarding his speech, once stepped out of character with a warning to a fellow Jew. What led to this unprecedented moment?

Researchers have found an arrowhead inscribed with "Arrow of Benaiah, Chief General". Given that Benaiah Ben Jehoiada was one of King David's military leaders, could this indeed be one of his arrowheads?

Every now and then, the maskilim, writers from the Jewish Enlightenment, made funny mistakes when they confidently discussed the Talmud and Jewish law. So, what happens when this scholar things in cheder fell off the radar, leading to some pretty awkward situations?

A fascinating riddle appears in the writings of the Ben Ish Chai. Who was Flora Sassoon, and why did he dedicate a riddle to her?

Exploring the enigmatic manna, tasted by the Israelites. What did it taste like? Rabbi Petachiah of Regensburg documented it over 800 years ago, and journalist David Arnold adds his modern perspective.

Was Pharaoh really a little man with a big heart issue? While we haven't uncovered Pharaoh's entire medical history, we're certainly intrigued by his legendary stature.

The Torah never mentions Moses marrying a Cushite woman. Instead, it describes his marriage to Zipporah, the Midianite. With Jethro, his father-in-law, visiting during the giving of the Torah, how and when could he have taken a 'Cushite woman'?

We've given up on Pharaoh from the Exodus story, as he refused to understand anything despite all the plagues. But what about his son?

How did Rabbi Akiva know about a centuries-old tunnel beneath the graves, and what was its purpose? Discover the details.