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

An enigmatic Bible romance that preceded the Bible romance

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

A brief overview of the secular timescale of history and its connection to the Bible

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

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.

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?

Surprise discovery of an exotic early vessel at Horbat Raqiq

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

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.

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

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

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

A shipwreck discovery off Israel’s coast reveals an ancient connection with Cyprus and Sardinia.