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

A look at the Abrahamic-era construction around the Gihon Spring

A reanalysis of two bullae calls into question the dismissal that they are forgeries.

The archaeological record of two cities gives us insight into one of Israel’s most influential personalities.

How archaeological discoveries from Israel’s most northern city correspond with biblical history.

Last year, many exciting finds were unearthed, including a number of biblically significant artifacts.

Archaeologists are uncovering biblical Shiloh and bringing to life some of the Bible’s greatest history.

A new discovery highlights the biblical account of ancient Israel’s size.

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023

Investigating the people Israel encountered in the Promised Land

Bible translations and commentaries mis-transliterated it—then wondered why they couldn’t understand it. Enter the “dean of biblical archaeologists” ….

What history and archaeology tell us about the ancient world’s ‘red men’

The archaeological record of seal stamps in ancient Israel matches closely with the biblical record of their use.

A discovery that brings to life one of the most prominent historical personalities related to King Hezekiah

Archaeological proof of an ancient industry and its possible use in adorning Solomon’s temple

A story of ‘a place and a name’ on Israel’s northernmost border

The sensational story behind the discovery of a tiny artifact that proves the existence of one of the Bible’s greatest prophets.

Coronavirus lockdowns once again interrupted archaeological excavations in Israel in 2021, but it didn’t prevent the discovery of some marvelous artifacts and revelations. Here’s our selection of the top finds of 2021, in ascending order of significance.

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

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal talks about how an honest archaeological mistake led to an all-too-wonderful discovery. Then he discusses how the famous Persian king was critical in the construction of the second temple in Jerusalem.

This amazing discovery was made on one of the final days of the Ophel excavation in Jerusalem. On this program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks with dig codirector Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat, one of the world’s foremost experts on Second Temple Period architecture, about the ornate ceiling panel.