New research by Dr. Rory MacLellan, who led a 2-year project at Historic Royal Palaces, paints iconic fortress as a place of imprisonment, and sanctuary, for 13th-century Jews

Historian Rodrigo Caro hinted at temple's existence 1604, writing that site was formerly used by Jews to pray; after years of analysis, archaeologist confirms finding prayer room

European Union's ambassador to the Palestinians, Sven Kuehn von Burgsdorff, claims High Court ruling allowing evictions from Masafer Yatta is 'a political one, not a legal one'

Supplication written by renowned scholar was likely used by Catalonian exiles living in Provence after the Expulsion by Spain

'Ella Enchanted' author Gail Carson Levine takes readers to late 15th century Spain, where a Jewish girl and her prominent family confront religious persecution and face expulsion