A new study shows that this grand gate’s layers were constructed by one king—Nebuchadnezzar II—not long after he destroyed Jerusalem.

An inscription that confirms the biblical account of Ahaz’s tribute to Tiglath-Pileser III

The team from Hebrew University and the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology is about to start excavations again in the royal quarter of ancient Jerusalem - the Ophel. This follows on a successful 2022 season where the team began to uncover a monumental building from 2000 years ago at the foot of the southern Temple Mount wall. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal talks with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner in his office at the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem about the significance of the upcoming Ophel dig.

An exclusive interview with researcher Stephen Compton

A recent study conclusively shows that tin used for bronze production in Israel during the Bronze Age came from Cornwall.

Amateur diver discovered his second Crusader sword in five years.

Looking back 40 years on from the death of our namesake—and why his legacy is important

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

Shiloh is famous as the location of the biblical tabernacle. Archaeological excavations have been taking place annually on the north side of the ancient tel. Excavation director Dr. Scott Stripling believes his team may have found remains from the tabernacle itself, as well as the city gate and sacrificial deposits. In this end-of-season interview, Let the Stones Speak host Christopher Eames interviews Dr. Stripling about finds from the 2024 season, including some intriguing gold items—offerings for the tabernacle?

The 10th-century B.C.E Large Stone Structure (“David’s Palace”) is in blue, interlocking with and supported by the buttressing Stepped Stone Structure in yellow.

Another year in biblical archaeology is behind us—and a big year it was, particularly in discoveries and research relating to kings David and Solomon.

One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem is the Ophel Gatehouse, uncovered by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of the gatehouse and discusses its 10th-century B.C.E. dating.

Ancient records speaks of an astronomer among the Chaldeans who had a special relationship with ‘the mighty God.’

Over the past decade, archaeologists and scientists have collected and analyzed carbon samples from archaeological strata dating from 3,000 years ago—the time of the biblical kings of King David’s dynasty. Now, the results are finally in. What it revealed is a stunning overlap between biblical history and who built what in Jerusalem during the time of the biblical kings.

The book of Esther contains one of the most riveting and dramatic stories in the Bible. But is it true? There are those who have tried to discredit the book of Esther, relegating it to myth and fables. However, what does the evidence say? On today’s program, host Nicholas Irwin interviews staff writer Christopher Eames about his article “The Book of Esther: Fact or Fiction?”

Ophel excavation co-director Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat shows a new find from the Roman Period.