Recent archaeological excavations in Cástulo, near Linares in Andalucía, uncovered findings that indicated the presence of a Jewish community during the late 4th or early 5th century CE. Among these ...

The first known oil lamps date back to around 15,000 BC and were made from soapstone, pottery, or seashells. Initially animal fat or vegetable oil fuelled these early lamps providing a flickering ...

While excavating a massive Roman cemetery in the Netherlands, archaeologists discovered an unusual oil lamp that may depict the ancient god of wine. The "filling hole," where oil would have been ...