Ward SanfordOct 10, 20223 minHerodium: Herod's Other MasadaWhen people think of King Herod and a palace fortress they usually think of Masada in the desert next to the Dead Sea. But King Herod...
Ward SanfordOct 2, 20223 minThe Temple Mount Qanatir: What is the Origin of these Dramatic Archways?The Golden Dome of the Rock is a visual feature on the Temple Mount known worldwide. But those who visit the Temple Mount find there is...
Ward SanfordAug 21, 20225 minJRR Tolkien's Middle Earth had Two Towers. Jerusalem had Four.The second book in JRR Tolkien’s trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, is entitled The Two Towers. These towers had names: Barad-dur and...