How was the world’s strongest army defeated in six weeks?

A reanalysis of two bullae calls into question the dismissal that they are forgeries.

A treasure trove of names of the prophet’s contemporaries

An overview of 2021’s most egregious (and occasionally hilarious) claims of archaeology ‘disproving’ the Bible

Carbon dating can be an extremely helpful archaeological tool. But is it the reliable, objective silver-bullet solution it is often portrayed to be?

The European Union is taking aim at archaeological excavations in the City of David.

Proof of the biblical kings abounds. What, if anything, about the prophets?

In a series of resolutions, UNESCO has threatened the future of archaeological discovery in one of the world’s most important cities.

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

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

An account of the prophet’s life—told by the tiniest artifacts.

A 1,900-year-old Jewish ‘souvenir’ of a Roman legionary

One of the largest-ever gold hoards discovered in Israel—by a pair of teenagers

Rare First Temple period seal impression provides first proof of one of King Josiah’s aides.

Archaeological proof of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

The slab fragment might not be much to look at. But even in fragmentary form, it shows that Judah’s kings also had ‘monumental’-style inscriptions …

The Bible provides a remarkable amount of information about King David’s sepulcher.

Quite a lot, it turns out

The newly discovered, exceptionally rare inscription of an exceptionally common name