The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three.

Born into the noble House of Ibelin in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Balian was a minor noble with a significant future. His early life was marked by service to the Crusader Kingdom, growing influence, ...

(Reuters) - As Christians and Jews around the world turn next week toward Jerusalem as the focus of their Easter and Passover festivals, the city, also revered by Muslims, is once again at the center ...