What the Prophet Ezekiel—and archaeology—reveals about ancient Babylonian divination

Carbon dating can be an extremely helpful archaeological tool. But is it the reliable, objective silver-bullet solution it is often portrayed to be?

An inside look at the character of the extraordinary woman behind the finds

Genuine evidence for an early Exodus date? Or the product of artificial inflation?

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

Brand-new discovery of a ‘missing link’ in the alphabet, predating the next-earliest Levantine alphabetic script by centuries

A series of peculiar stone etchings and monuments found in southern Israel that appear to parallel the Exodus account.

How archaeological discoveries from one of the world’s most battled cities correspond with biblical history.

There are some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names.

The Temple Mount Sifting Project has produced some remarkable finds. The discoveries are diverse—from arrowheads to astragals—and unique, including items made of gold!

A small excavation with a big message

One hundred and fifty years of evolutionary theory unravels.

A recent three-month excavation raises more ruins of ancient Jerusalem.

Textual critics claim the Song of Songs is a late composition, certainly not the 10th-century b.c.e. product of King Solomon. They are wrong, says Prof. Gabriel Barkay.

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?

An inspiring overview of the world’s most important and famous city

Investigating the people Israel encountered in the Promised Land

But do the counterarguments have any weight?

Pollen analysis reveals a long, devastating region-wide drought and food shortage—matching up with the biblical account of the book of Ruth.

How archaeological discoveries from Judah’s ‘watchtower’ city correspond with biblical history