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

A cautionary tale for those who would so quickly use arguments from silence to discredit events mentioned in the Bible

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

An update on the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

Evidence for the infamous biblical queen

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee’s family takes a productive trip to ancient Jewish caves near Na’aleh.

Sometimes the problem with looking for something is that we can’t see the forest for the trees.

What could prove to be the world’s “oldest sluice gate”

aiba’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.

Winter rains reveal a buried gem.

Is the Joseph story mere literary fiction? Or does it reflect historical reality—and even a specific pharaoh?

History records several major, famous conflicts that took place during the same chronological window as the Hebrew Bible. Yet for various reasons, these battles are not mentioned in the Bible. Or are they?

A journey of three seal stamps, of twisted floors and belligerent Ammonites, from seventh-century b.c.e. Edom all the way to the 20th-century antiquities market

And by an 11-year-old boy, no less.

How the incredible history of a Persian king can impact your view of the Bible

Uncovered a decade ago, this exquisite gold object is perhaps the best evidence yet for a Phoenician presence in Jerusalem at the time of Solomon.

How Oklahoma became a destination for some of Israel’s most precious artifacts

An interview with archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling

This is one of Israel’s most important but least understood locations. But we are working to fix that.

Five discoveries that caught our eye