The Post-American Future of the Middle East
“The rise of new technology and a retreating hegemon are a combustible combination.”
April 21, 2022
Revisiting the Jerusalem Locust Plague of 1915
A locust swarm of seemingly biblical proportions.
In the December 1915 issue of National Geographic, John Whiting detailed a severe, seemingly supernatural attack of locusts in the Land of Israel. Over the course of 30 pages, Armin Rosen writes, “Whiting often writes as if he’s seeing the Bible come to life in front of him,” citing heavily from the book of Joel.
April 21, 2022
Islamic State Is Unlikely to Prioritize Killing Israelis
To the caliphate, murdering Shiites takes precedence.
The Uncomfortable Legacies of German Automakers
Titans of industry are routinely honored in Germany, despite their wartime deeds.
The Mysterious Menorah Carving in the Ancient City of Ephesus
The southern Aegean port city was once home to a large Jewish community.
Revisiting the Jerusalem Locust Plague of 1915
A locust swarm of seemingly biblical proportions.