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

Grisly carnage at the famous Roman city hearkens back to the destruction of the original ‘sin cities.’

In praise of one of history’s most literary and eternally influential cultures

Tragedy brings into world focus one of the most enigmatic communities living in northern Israel (and beyond).

New research reveals the robust use of biblically attested currency, 500 years earlier than scholars originally thought.

Archaeology in Jerusalem is often unfairly demonized by agenda-driven journalists as the work of ‘Zionists’ in opposition to Palestinians. This could not be further from the truth—as the Mazar excavations in particular attest.

What was the fearsome biblical ‘leviathan’? Could it be a terrifying sea creature discovered in the sands of the Near East—a beast whose scientific name aptly translates to ‘King Lizard’?

Lending an ear to one of history’s most advanced and impactful cultures

Was the book of Daniel written before or after the incredible events it claims to have prophesied?

Genetics, morphology and archaeology—what does science say about the primeval couple?

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

Spoiler alert: It’s just as the Bible describes (although you might have missed it).

New discoveries may provide insight into the cultic practices of biblical ‘soothsayers.’

Understanding ancient Samaria through the lens of biblical archaeology

Biblical archaeology reveals the nations of the past.

Exploring the evidence that the seafaring tribe of Dan made it to southwest England and back

We know the regnal lengths for the other kings of Israel and Judah. Why the comparative ambiguity surrounding King Saul?

Well, the Bible doesn’t quite say that. But there is a principle—with archaeological precedent.

Are we using the right metrics to judge the United Monarchy?

Massive remains from biblical Gath unearthed in summer excavation.

Just how accurate is the biblical depiction of the development of language?