The archaeological story of two often overlooked biblical civilizations

The ancient Habiru battled their way through Canaan during the 14th century b.c.e. Who were these people?

A small excavation with a big message

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

A two-part series in defense of the traditional southern Sinai Peninsula site. In this first installment, we address the increasingly popular Saudi Arabia theory.

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

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?

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

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 Temple Mount Sifting Project has produced some remarkable finds. The discoveries are diverse—from arrowheads to astragals—and unique, including items made of gold! Each discovery, just like the sifting project itself, makes a great contribution to the archaeological record of Jerusalem. During their December interview, project co-director Zachi Dvira gave Let the Stones Speak co-host Christopher Eames an inside look at some of these finds. You can now see these for yourself in this second installment of that interview.

Passover, certainly. But what about the peculiar Easter traditions—bunnies, painted eggs, hot cross buns? Several passages in the Hebrew Bible contain remarkable descriptions of what appear to be Easter practices. How could this be possible—centuries before the birth of Christianity?

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?

A brief overview of the secular timescale of history and its connection to the Bible

How archaeological discoveries from the chief Philistine city correspond with biblical history

Was Solomon a significant king ruling over a vast, wealthy empire? The Bible says he was. What does archaeology say? A journey begins at the gates …

60 Minutes turns a blind eye to many recent discoveries.

The work of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with archaeologist Christopher Eames about four ancient gatehouses that have been attributed to King Solomon’s era.

What does a pharaoh’s conquest have to do with Israel?

The inspiring story of one man’s love for Israel

What ancient pottery handles reveal about a major Earth disturbance—and an astounding biblical miracle?

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