Get to know the artifacts that call the University of Oxford home.

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

The Holy Land is full of holy stones, and so is the Bible. What does archaeology say?

The next wonder of the ancient world lies only a few meters beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed.

Just how accurate is the biblical portrayal of ancient music?

Is there a man behind the myth?

The debate about the date of the Exodus, conquest of Canaan, and establishment of Israel as a nation: What does Bible chronology say? And does the material on the ground offer any evidence?

There are some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names.

Hundreds of King Hezekiah’s handle inscriptions bear the enigmatic term. Dr. Daniel Vainstub presents a fascinating new solution to the riddle.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the limited excavations that occurred in Israel, 2020 was another major year of discoveries for biblical archaeology. Here’s our selection of the top finds, in ascending order of significance.

The archaeological record of two cities gives us insight into one of Israel’s most influential personalities.

How archaeological discoveries from Israel’s most northern city correspond with biblical history.

How ancient is the Bible, anyway? Which is more correct: traditional dating or revised, late scholarly dating?

How did completely different, unrelated languages emerge alongside one another in the ‘cradle of civilization’?

Archaeology unearths historical fact—and proves the biblical record at the same time.

The ancient Habiru battled their way through Canaan during the 14th century b.c.e. Who were these people?

Some uncanny parallels among the Semitic rulers of Lower Egypt—right down to their individual names

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

Have you heard the theory that the biblical Job built the Great Pyramid?