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

‘Dr. Mazar, I presume?’

Just how accurate is the biblical portrayal of early marriages?

New technology being utilized in the City of David

Biblical examples of the humiliation of pagans—through an inversion of their own (archaeologically attested) powers and attributes

The name change from Sarai to Sarah parallels that of her husband, Abram/Abraham. But like her husband, the Hebrew doesn’t seem to entirely make sense. Why not?

Here’s how the ancient alphabet of the Israelites has come to be used by nearly 70 percent of the world’s population. (Part 1)

Is this the earliest reference to the tribe of Judah?

Archaeologists working in Egypt recently discovered a truly remarkable and rare find—and there may be more to come.

A 2,700-year-old toilet discovered in a mansion on the outskirts of the capital

An accidental grass fire engulfs Tel Gezer.

A shrine, a winepress and a ritual libation set found at Megiddo prove early wine production and reveal Canaanite ritual practice in the Bronze Age.

New evidence of Persian-period administration in the Jerusalem of Ezra and Nehemiah

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

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

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

A 3,500-square-meter excavation area reveals just a slice of an enormous Jerusalem quarry that was in operation while the second temple was still standing.

Here’s why scholars shouldn’t have been surprised.

The answer might surprise you.

Yes—here’s what those who call her profession into question leave out.

Tragedy brings into world focus one of the most enigmatic communities living in northern Israel (and beyond).

Does archaeology support the biblical account of Israel’s sojourn in Egypt and the Exodus?