The Little Town of Bethlehem Has a Surprising History
Christ’s birthplace is the site of modern uprisings and groundbreaking prehistoric art.
By Simon Worrall
PUBLISHED December 23, 2017
Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little town is far more complex. Bethlehem had a long history even before it became known as the site of Jesus Christ’s birth. Now it sits at the heart of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. [Find out whether there's historical evidence of the Apostles.]
With Christmas fast approaching, National Geographic reached out to Nicholas Blincoe, author of Bethlehem: Biography of a Town, to explore the legacy of the place where the famous manger lay. [Meet Santa's naughty counterpart.]
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/12/bethlehem-christ-birth-blincoe/
