The Bible says that Nebuchadnezzar II was driven to act like an animal, but he still retained his throne. What does archaeology and classical history say?

A new study shows that this grand gate’s layers were constructed by one king—Nebuchadnezzar II—not long after he destroyed Jerusalem.

Artifacts from Tel Hadid marvelously match the biblical account of Assyria’s deportation practice.

Biblical-period ‘tsori’ tree, long since extinct, has now been brought back to life.

“[T]hou shalt make the tabernacle with … scarlet ….”

A 3,500-square-meter excavation area reveals just a slice of an enormous Jerusalem quarry that was in operation while the second temple was still standing.

Tragedy brings into world focus one of the most enigmatic communities living in northern Israel (and beyond).

A simple father-son hike led to an impressive discovery.

There was a time when Iran’s leaders supported the Jews and Jewish statehood.

A major coin hoard from the last Jewish revolt against Roman rule—1,670 years ago

A 2,300-year-old treasure from the City of David

This is the first discovery of the biblical status symbol in northern Europe.

An impressive snapshot of the dramatic Bar Kokhba Revolt.

But who was Eleazar, exactly?

What purpose did this 2,000-year-old item serve?

A Roman military base, at the foot of one of the world’s most battled cities

An infamous number from the New Testament book of Revelation, but it is also found in the Hebrew Bible. Does it carry the same negative connotations?

One of the earliest coins ever discovered in Israel

Comparing the origins and symbols of the Israeli and Palestinian flags—and the insight they give into a continual conflict