What ancient pottery handles reveal about a major Earth disturbance—and an astounding biblical miracle?

‘Excitement on a level I can’t remember ever experiencing,’ one Assyriologist said.

Recognizing the “holy bridge between East and West”

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.

One of the world’s greatest empires has a rich history in the Bible and archaeology.

Evidence of the final moments of Jewish rule in Jerusalem

This is the season when journalists in various fields rush to post their recaps of the year’s most important events.

A personal retelling of the discovery of seal impressions discovered on Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations

Bible translations and commentaries mis-transliterated it—then wondered why they couldn’t understand it. Enter the “dean of biblical archaeologists” ….

A look at the meeting point of archaeology and the Bible during the time of Judah’s powerful governor.

A Hebrew ostracon provides proof of the enigmatic region of Ophir.

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

Another future archaeological find in Jerusalem you should stay tuned for

Does the Sharon Plain of the 10th century b.c.e. reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?

The discovery of the oldest apiary in the world adds depth to the biblical account of the Promised Land.

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

The archaeological record of seal stamps in ancient Israel matches closely with the biblical record of their use.

Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?