History

Blog Post Jerusalem in the Age of Possibilities

In 1900, Jerusalemites felt they were part of a city whose municipality was improving their quality of life in measurable ways. A book review.

Blog Post Jerusalem’s Sunday Special: Soup with a 500-Year-Old Recipe

The heart of Jerusalem sustains a community.

Blog Post An Architecture Tour Highlights the Role of Women in Building Jerusalem

A tour in Jerusalem’s Old City evokes a sense of grandiose and wonder.

Photo Album From Utopia to Luxury: The Transformative Tale of the American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem

A glimpse at the American Colony’s evolution from a commune to a hotel in Jerusalem

Short Take Al-Dusturiyya: The First Progressive Palestinian School in Late Ottoman Jerusalem

Khalil Sakakini’s bold experiment in democratic education

Blog Post Visual Chronicles: A Collection of Stamps Housed in Amman Tells Stories of Jerusalem

A collection of stamps in Amman uniquely preserves a visual historical record of Jerusalem.

Blog Post The Khalidi Library: The Preservation of Palestinian History in Jerusalem

Established in 1900, the Khalidi Library was the first Arab public library formed by a private initiative in Palestine.

Feature Story In Push from Settlers, Israel Begins Renovating Courtyard Next to al-Aqsa

Israel wants to transform a historic Muslim site into a Jewish space.

Photo Album Damascus Gate through the Centuries

The history of Jerusalem’s largest and most iconic gate