One of the great debates in the world of biblical archaeology is about the historicity of the biblical kingdom of kings David and Solomon. Many would say the evidence for such kingdoms is provided exclusively by the grand structures they left behind. But are other metrics of empire being overlooked? On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal interviews Christopher Eames about his recent article in Let the Stones Speak in which he discusses further evidence for the biblical kingdom.

Brand-new discovery of a ‘missing link’ in the alphabet, predating the next-earliest Levantine alphabetic script by centuries

New research reveals some of the most ‘advanced’ eyes of the animal kingdom—from one of the ‘earliest’ creatures of the animal kingdom.

Slaves in Egypt were on the level of livestock …

Two cylinders found over a decade ago demonstrate the king’s grand reconstruction efforts.

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

An additional detail drops in our interview with the amulet’s excavator, Dr. Stripling, as we await the final report.

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

Does archaeology have anything to say about this peculiar story?

Might the famous inscription reference a deadly accident during the carving of Hezekiah’s Tunnel?

The book of Job describes this massive animal—but it is shrouded in mystery. Is it proof that giant dinosaurs lived with man? Why would God even create such a creature?

How a tablet of an enslaved king’s rations sheds light on biblical accuracy

Surprise discovery of an exotic early vessel at Horbat Raqiq

A 4,300-year-old artifact with a rather familiar picture

New study of a land survey tablet reveals the mathematical genius of Babylon—and a link to the biblical patriarch, Abraham?

Archaeological discovery indicates the Israelite King Menahem of Samaria paid gold and silver to Tiglath-Pileser III in an attempt to appease Assyrian aggression.

An admired Swiss hero left his mark on the Holy Land.

Evidence against the existence of kosher laws? Hardly; rather, a fascinating parallel to a contemporary Bible passage

Renaissance Italy, dueling mathematicians, and a peculiar account of the Bible’s “wisest” men

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