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On the Threshold of Superstition—Quite Literally
A peculiar biblical passage points to a common motif in the ancient world—and the modern.
By
Christopher Eames
• April 12
New Research: Is the Hezekiah Tunnel Inscription Evidence of an Ancient Deadly Workplace Accident?
An interview with Prof. Ariel Cohen
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• April 9
The Ipuwer Papyrus: Eyewitness Account of the Exodus Plagues?
The Ipuwer Papyrus provides a remarkably similar account of calamities befalling Egypt—but what of the date and genre?
By
Christopher Eames
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Excavating Jerusalem’s Gatehouse
This is one of Israel’s most important but least understood locations. But we are working to fix that.
By
Nicholas Irwin
Ophel Excavation 2025 (Upper Area)
The excavation season begins at the Ophel, Jerusalem. Follow the excavation blog for regular updates.
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 6, 2025
Making a
Big Story
Out of David and Solomon
How Oklahoma became a destination for some of Israel’s most precious artifacts
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Khirbet el-Maqatir: Evidence of Biblical Ai?
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 2, 2025
Shiloh Sacrifices: Canaanite or Israelite?
Unlocking the secrets of Shiloh’s
favissa
By
Christopher Eames
Meet Jerusalem’s Chief Archaeologist
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 24, 2025
Et-Tell: Joshua’s Ai After All?
Anticipation—and some skepticism—in awaiting publication of the latest findings, as heralded by a recent Expedition Bible episode
By
Christopher Eames
• June 23, 2025
Jericho, Ai, Hazor: Investigating the Three Cities ‘That Did Joshua Burn’
Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?
By
Christopher Eames
Triglyphs: Another New Style of Monumental Architecture
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
אויביה הפלשתים של ישראל
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 15, 2025
Khirbet en-Nahas
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
Gezer’s Carbon Finally Speaks: Solomonic City After All
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
New Research Reveals Dead Sea Scrolls Older Than Previously Thought
An extremely consequential new study—with especially interesting implications for the book of Daniel
By
Christopher Eames
• June 6, 2025
Ashlars and Capitals: A New Style of Monumental Architecture
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
A Snapshot of 10th-Century
b.c.e.
Israel
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
חורבת אל-ראעי
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 28, 2025
Discovered: Lachish Ostracon Bearing Biblical Name ‘Shaphan’
A rare name in the Bible and archaeology (for good reason)
By
Christopher Eames
• May 25, 2025
Yet Another Second Temple Period ‘Child’s Ring’ Revealed in Jerusalem
And the second within a single year
By
George Haddad
• May 21, 2025
The Biblical Paper Trail
Does the Bible tell us how its historical details and texts were transmitted through the tumults of history?
By
Ryan Malone
Hezekiah’s Fatal Miscalculation? Evidence for ‘Trust in That Broken Reed, Egypt’
Near-decimation of the kingdom of Judah—the result of an unholy alliance?
By
Christopher Eames
תל עיטון
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 14, 2025
Is the Transition From Bronze to Iron Evidence of the United Monarchy?
Evidence indicates there was an authority over Israelite metallurgy. Was it David and Solomon?
By
Samuel McKoy
The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Egypt?
There are some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names.
By
Christopher Eames
The Quarries of Darius’s Palace Discovered
Shedding light on the setting for the book of Esther
By
Samuel McKoy
• May 7, 2025
Season Wrap-up: Excavating Jerusalem’s Gatehouse
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 5, 2025
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