Shedding light on the setting for the book of Esther

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

Hittites in second millennium b.c.e. Anatolia there were—but Hittites in second millennium b.c.e. Canaan?

Looking back 40 years on from the death of our namesake—and why his legacy is important

It’s a complex question to answer—and there are countless theories about this man’s identity.

He’s often identified with Ahmose I. Here’s a case for someone else, although not so far removed.

How biblical authors used birds for some soaring symbolism

A lesser-known story of the famous biblical personality—and some fascinating evidence behind it

Scientists have discovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical judge.

How the ancient alphabet of the Israelites came to be used by nearly 70 percent of the world’s population

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

This amazing discovery was made on one of the final days of excavation while removing a Byzantine wall.

No evidence of the man in Egyptian history—so goes the common refrain. Or is there?

An exciting discovery from one of the few biblical pharaohs confirmed by archaeology

More evidence for the biblical account of Israel’s first center of worship

Two cylinders found over a decade ago demonstrate the king’s grand reconstruction efforts.

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

A peculiar biblical personality and a peculiar Egyptian princess

One of the most turbulent times in Israel’s history—the division of the united kingdom—is confirmed in the archaeological record.

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

You’ve read about them—now you can see them.

An additional detail drops in our interview with the amulet’s excavator, Dr. Stripling, as we await the final report.

Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?