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Ghosts of Biblical Holy Days—in the Ancient Arabian and Islamic Calendar
The question is, where did they originate?
By
Christopher Eames
• September 20
The City of David: A Place of
American
Heritage?
Linking an archaeological site in the heart of Jerusalem to the foundation of the United States of America
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Does the Geologic Column Actually Exist?
The single question that could topple the entire edifice of evolution
By
Andrew Miiller
• September 15
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Was David and Solomon’s Jerusalem a ‘Godforsaken’ Place?
What does archaeology tell us?
By
Brad Macdonald
and
Christopher Eames
• August 30, 2021
Amos’s Earthquake: A Mountain of Evidence
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a megaquake shook ancient Israel. So says the Bible—and so says a mountain of archaeological evidence.
By
Christopher Eames
• February 25, 2021
Davidic-Era Fortress Discovered on the Golan Heights
A lookout post possibly built at the command of David’s father-in-law, the king of Geshur
By
Christopher Eames
• November 10, 2020
Is King Solomon to Thank for Our Worldwide Alphabets?
Did you know that our modern English alphabet is derived from the same one used by the ancient Israelites? (Part 3)
By
Christopher Eames
• October 29, 2020
Proto-Aeolic Capital Points to King David’s Palace
Could this architectural capital reveal the glory of King David’s palace?
By
Eleanor Clarke
• June 21, 2020
Uncovering the Truth
The world of archaeological reporting is full of ‘fake news.’ Here’s how to sort the truth from the fiction.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• February 29, 2020
Archaeology Reveals Jerusalem’s Origins
What artifacts show us about the city—before it became the capital of Israel
By
Christopher Eames
• February 6, 2020
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch
By
Christopher Eames
• October 27, 2019
Biblical Geshur: Revealing the Royal Hometown of David’s Fourth Wife
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the largest gatehouses in northern Israel.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• August 14, 2019
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch.
By
Christopher Eames
• August 6, 2019
Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018
The finds that caught our eye
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• December 26, 2018
Newly Discovered Ancient City Further Validates Existence of King David
Recent Israeli archaeological development corroborates biblical descriptions of King David and King Solomon.
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 23, 2018
Did David and Solomon Actually Exist?
If so, were they the glorious kings the Bible describes, or just small-time chieftains?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• December 28, 2016