Counting the Hours – Measuring Time
Way back when man began marking time, the natural unit of choice was the day. When did people begin breaking days into hours, and why were some hours longer than others? And if an Egyptian,...
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Pure Life – Ancient Ritual Baths
Recently discovered ancient mikveh installations suggest that they were used much more than required by Jewish law. What can archaeology teach us about the role of ritual purity in our ancestors’ everyday lives? Eyal Regev...
