August 23 634: Umar began his reign as the second Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. Umar overturned the ban on Jews worshipping in Jerusalem. Not only did he clean the Temple Mount of Filth, he encouraged the formation of Sanhedrin when he invited “70... »
August 19 43 BCE: Octavian. later known as Augustus compels the senate to elect him Consul. As the first Emperor of Rome (in fact, if not in name) Augustus would follow the policies of “moderation and accommodation” towards Judea begun by his uncle, J... »
🎓✨ Join us in celebrating the Lee University Summer Class of 2024 with a powerful and inspiring commencement address by the renowned artist and motivational speaker, Mitchell Tolle. 🌟🎨 In his speech, Mitchell Tolle takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in Eastern Kentucky to becoming a world-renowned artist. He reminds us of the importance of gratitude for the people who have shaped our... »
July 18 64: During the reign of Emperor Nero, the Great Fire begins in Rome. After the fire, Nero avoided the initial inclination to blame the blaze on the Jews. Instead, he targeted the nascent Christian sect which had recently become act... »