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The City of David: A Place of <em>American</em> Heritage?

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?

Does the Geologic Column Actually Exist?

The single question that could topple the entire edifice of evolution

By Andrew Miiller • September 15

Hezekiah’s Historic(al) Reform

Hezekiah’s Historic(al) Reform

Does new evidence from Tel ‘Eton reveal the religious reform of one of Judah’s greatest kings?

By Micah van Halteren

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Famous Ancient Battles NOT Mentioned in the Bible—Or Are They?

Famous Ancient Battles NOT Mentioned in the Bible—Or Are They?

Kadesh? Qarqar? Thermopylae? The Bible’s account is largely descriptive of events relating to ancient Israel. But certain verses also hint at these famous events happening throughout the surrounding ancient world.

By Christopher Eames • May 7, 2022

Valentine’s Day—in the Hebrew Bible?

Valentine’s Day—in the Hebrew Bible?

It’s a peculiar ‘love fest’ numbered among the ‘Christian’ holidays. But its real origin is much earlier than the third-century ‘St. Valentine.’

By Christopher Eames • February 10, 2022

Egyptologists Uncover Literal ‘Tongues of Gold’—With a Peculiar Biblical Link?

Egyptologists Uncover Literal ‘Tongues of Gold’—With a Peculiar Biblical Link?

Gold tongues for the Egyptian afterlife—and the ‘sin of Achan’

By Christopher Eames • December 29, 2021

Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?

Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?

The book of Jeremiah contains a remarkable description of what appears to be Christmas trees. How could this be possible—centuries before the birth of Christianity?

By Christopher Eames • December 24, 2020

425 Gold Coins From Islamic Era Unearthed in Israel

425 Gold Coins From Islamic Era Unearthed in Israel

One of the largest-ever gold hoards discovered in Israel—by a pair of teenagers

By Christopher Eames • April 23, 2020

Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018

Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018

The finds that caught our eye

By Armstrong Institute Staff • December 26, 2018

X-rays of 1,700-Year-Old Burned Scroll Are Identical to Modern Bible

X-rays of 1,700-Year-Old Burned Scroll Are Identical to Modern Bible

‘This is quite amazing for us. In 2,000 years, this text has not changed.’

By Armstrong Institute Staff • September 26, 2016