Elisha Fine is an activist, social worker and historian living in New York City. He holds an MA in Jewish History and a Masters of Social Work, both from Yeshiva University. Fine is a leader of the international Hostage sticker movement and the founder of the Hatikvah Collective, an international community of activists dedicated to Israel, Jewish Life, and the return of all our hostages. His work is featured in the documentary Torn: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.
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June 17, 2025
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Greek, Roman, Christian, and Jewish authors described discovering enormous bones buried just beneath the earth’s surface and interpreted them through their own lenses: Greeks and Romans saw mythic heroes and monsters; Jewish writers identified them as biblical giants, especially Og, king of Bashan. These discoveries reinforced the enduring belief that ancient humans were far larger than those of today.
Greek, Roman, Christian, and Jewish authors described discovering enormous bones buried just beneath the earth’s surface and interpreted them through their own lenses: Greeks and Romans saw mythic heroes and monsters; Jewish writers identified them as biblical giants, especially Og, king of Bashan. These discoveries reinforced the enduring belief that ancient humans were far larger than those of today.
