Holy Land

It is astounding that such a small geographical area could hold so much treasured history.

This is a brief detailed history of the Crusades. Why the Crusades began and why the finally ended. The First through the Ninth Crusade tell us a lot about the Papacy and the Church at the time.

This is about touring in Israel with Bein Harim Tours to Jerusalem then Bethlehem on a day tour. Describes our day in Jerusalem with the guides.

The best meal of the year and one of the great meals of all-time.

Holy Land, USA is a former religious theme park located in Waterbury, Connecticut that was created by an evangelical Catholic named John Greco.

This article reflects upon the beauty which is both seen and felt when visiting the Holy Land.

The Medieval Christian Crusades established a legacy of fear and horror that lasts to the twenty-first century

The time is ticking and it's now less than a year that we leave for our trip to the Holy Lands.

What are the realistic options for President Obama or Prime Minister Netanyahu?

A quick story of my trip to the Holy Land; Israel.

Poem concerning the current US-Middle Eastern affairs. Although I am not a Muslim (Agnostic), I do have sympathy for their culture because of Islamophobia within our society. This is a sonnet (although it doesn't quite follow iambic pentameter).

Not everyone can take a trip to Jerusalem in their life time. Visiting this museum will satisfy you totally.

In 1212, two different crusades departed from Europe in the hopes of reaching the Holy Land, most of them never made it. The most interesting thing, they were composed of mostly children.

A summary of the infamous Children's Crusade.

This is an overview on why The Crusades originally began and how the First Crusade ended.

This is the second article recalling my tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem using the best tour group in Israel. I chronicle over two articles the tour first through Old Jerusalem and later a side trip to Bethlehem.

This article describes my sightseeing tour to some sites in the Holy Land. It describes the tour that I went on with Bein Harim Tours from Tel Aviv to other Israeli destinations.

Enter Israel, an ancient county, and walk where Jesus walked.

An overview of a trip to the country of Israel

Holy Lands, Spiritual Warfare and Heroic Visions provide healthy RPG alternatives for Christians

An overview of the Children's crusade that took place during the Middle Ages.

A series of interrelated events had previously shaped the landscape that inevitably led to the launch of the Crusades and their unparalleled popular support that founded the religious vigor of the 12th century.

A piece of barren land, where history happens. Whose it it, actually? And why is so much blood is being shed over something that can easily be avoided? The 'City of Peace' has never been peaceful, for almost a millennium. When will this end?

Cannot Israel see that the hard hammer of overwhelming military might can strike the hand that holds it just as hard?

Located in Sedlec in the Czech Republic is a unique chapel that is made of bones. The Sedlec Ossuary, originally a burial site during the thirteenth century, was made a sacred ground when a portion of earth from the Holy Land was spread on the spot.

"Hillary Clinton had no direct role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland and is a wee bit silly for exaggerating the part she played. I don't know there was much she did apart from accompanying Bill going around."

Muslim charity was accused of providing material support to terrorists due to its donations to west bank based charity committees that the government claims are run by Hamas.

Israel is inundated with Holy Sites, and they are a must visit for many tourists. However, you will need to follow certain rules before visiting these places, or you might not be allowed in.

How can Jews abort their future when Hitler failed?