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

So goes a recent claim. If only the biblical authors had remembered to cite their sources … or did they?

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

The biblical record has a lot to say about the ancient city of Shechem—and so does archaeology.

How archaeological discoveries from an impressive border fortress compare to biblical history.

Shlomo, Rivkah, Shimshon—the English language has done a real number on the names of these famous biblical characters (and many more).

A fascinating new study furthers our understanding of one of ancient Jerusalem’s most iconic features.

Beneath an otherwise seemingly obvious biblical passage lies a much more sinister meaning, as revealed by archaeology.

The slab fragment might not be much to look at. But even in fragmentary form, it shows that Judah’s kings also had ‘monumental’-style inscriptions …

They may not refer to specific biblical individuals—but even generic names help authenticate the account.

The one biblical book suspiciously missing from this massive corpus of scriptural manuscripts—or is it?

Is the conventional wisdom correct, that we (via Greece) received it from the neighboring Phoenicians—or was it the Israelites? (Part 2)

Evidence of wine-soaked opulence in the city’s final moments—just as the Prophet Jeremiah described

As monumental of a find as the palace is, the way it was found is perhaps even more remarkable.

Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem reveal adherence—and disobedience—to biblical kosher laws.

Exploring the evidence that the seafaring tribe of Dan made it to southwest England and back

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.

The seal of a royal servant to the king, discovered at Megiddo

Does the Bible tell us how its historical details and texts were transmitted through the tumults of history?

How a lost empire confirms biblical history

Just how accurate is the biblical portrayal of ancient music?

Members of Israel’s modern armed forces discover an outpost belonging to their ancient counterparts.

This bulla is the first extra-biblical proof of the existence of Bethlehem.