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Headhunters
2 Oct
Alex Joffe explores the unsettling parallel between Neolithic headhunting rituals and the modern-day violence perpetrated by groups like Hamas, particularly ...
2 Oct
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The Search for My Uncle Harry
26 Nov 2013
Alex Joffe explores the poignant story of his uncle, Second Lt. Joseph H. Joffe, who went missing during a WWII bombing raid over Germany. In a deeply person...
26 Nov 2013
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We Gave Iran an Antique as a Token of Goodwill. Only Problem? It’s Fake.
10 Oct 2013
The incident involving the fake silver griffin artifact returned by the U.S. to Iran underscores the complex intersection of art, economics, and diplomacy. O...
10 Oct 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Spy vs. Spy
27 Feb 2013
"Spy vs. Spy" by James Barr explores the hidden rivalry between Britain and France in the Middle East during the first half of the 20th century. The book hig...
27 Feb 2013
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Mideast Antiques Roadshow
29 May 2012
The article explores the complexities of the Middle Eastern antiquities trade, highlighting the illicit flow of artifacts into Israel, like the Egyptian coff...
29 May 2012