The Palace of Versailles, just outside Paris, house an exhibition called Treasure of the Holy Sepulchre. Gifts from European Royal Courts to Jerusalem from 16th April to 14th July. This is a particular event: for the first time 250 “unknown” masterpieces that were sent to Jerusalem over the centuries are on display in one place. Full story
Israel's entire archaeological archive has been posted on the Internet and will be publicly available later this month, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Jan. 16th. Thousands of documents tracing archeological discoveries in Israel/Palestine in the past 100 years will be published in an online database in the coming days. Full story
The NGO of the Custody of the Holy Land - ATS Pro Terra Sancta - has released a 14-minute video that provides a three-dimensional exploration of the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, covering various eras. The animation allows the viewer to see more of the basilica which is often difficult to visit in its entirety because parts are closed to visitors or reserved for the various religious communities that officiate worship in the church. Full story
A Hollywood filmmaker is producing what promises to be a spectacular cinematic tour of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, filmed in 3D. Called "IMAX Jerusalem 3D" and scheduled for worldwide release in 2013, the movie includes very rare aerial footage throughout Israel and the West Bank, as well as scenes of the Holy sites and little-known parts of city. Full story