The ancient Persians are recognized as one of the greatest peoples on Earth—and for good reason.

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

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient winery connected to Naboth’s vineyard.

Does a new pottery reading reveal the connection between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon?

Evidence for an ancient biblical Assyrian title

A peculiar inscription matching the name of one of Israel’s most famous prophets

A 3,800-year-old mudbrick passageway provides key information about the spread of such arches to the southern Levant.

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

Artifacts that all but identify biblical personalities

A handful of ancient Hebrew inscriptions verify the existence of a biblical high priest.

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

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

And evidence for the much-debated era of the Exodus

The researchers describe it as a revolutionary biblical discovery. Critics claim nothing to see here—or if anything, criminal activity. But we haven’t even seen the official report yet …

New details about the Mt. Ebal inscription

And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism

The earliest evidence of bronze production in the southern Levant—with links to Edom’s surge in copper production