politics

5000 Years in 5 Minutes, part 5: Modern Times

politics | March 15, 2020 | by danny

Modern Times Only in the 20th century the Holy land will change religious hands again. During the First World War the British respond to a Turkish attempt to conquer the Suez Canal, and conquer the Holy land. They rule mostly…

5000 Years in 5 Minutes, part 4: The Crusades and the Islamic Periods

politics | March 15, 2020 | by danny

The Crusades and Islamic Periods In 638 CE the Muslims forces led by Omar Ibn el-Khatab will enter Jerusalem and conquor it without real battle. The Temple Mount where the Jewish Temple once stood will be rebranded by Islam as…

5000 Years in 5 Minutes, Part 3: Roman and Byzantine Periods

politics | March 15, 2020 | by danny

Roman and Byzantine Periods After the conquest of Jerusalem by the Romans, they changed its name to AELIA CAPITOLINA, and the name of the province to PROVINCIA SYRIA PALAESTINA. The Holy Land became very pagan, and pagan cities enjoyed massive…

5000 Years in 5 Minutes, Part 2: The Second Temple Period

politics | March 15, 2020 | by danny

The Second Temple Period Despite the trauma and exile to Babylon the Jewish people kept their identity and culture, and 70 years later, when the opportunity was given to return to the Land of Zion, they came back. This movement,…

I guided the Ranaissance Band!!

politics | May 2, 2015 | by danny

April 27th 2015 will be remembered by me as one the best days of my life!. I got to know the “Renaissance” as a teen-ager. “Mother Russia” was the first song I heard of them, on a record of my brother.…

5000 Years in 5 Minutes, Part 1: Canaanite and Israelite Periods

politics | November 23, 2010 | by danny

Canaanite and Israelite Periods 5000 years ago the geo-political situation in the Holy Land was of city-states (like the Greek Polis, later in Aegean world). Every city controlled a certain territory, and cities would sometimes collaborate, and some times would…

Post Tour Quiz

politics | October 1, 2010 | by danny

but how can you tell if you kid lerant anything from the tour?? There is only one way to find out – take the “Danny the digger” style exam!!!… Very tough exam… Ready? Set? Go! – . TECHONOLOGY 1. What…

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Danny I was determined to explore some sites only with an archaeologist. After the first tour with you I knew you were knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to take the time necessary to get “real” information. The second time reinforced my impressions. Your knowledge of archaeology, history, geography and Biblical importance is remarkable!. Use me as a reference any time. Jay Palley.
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