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Biblical Archaeology’s Top Ten Discoveries of 2015
A glimpse at the important excavation work revealed this year.
Modern 'Monuments Men' Seek to Save Christian History from ISIS
Biblical-era artifacts are one of Islamic State's top sources of funding.
Biblical Archaeology’s Top Ten Discoveries of 2014
A glimpse at the important work that goes on at excavations every year.
O Subtle Star of Bethlehem
Theory suggests wise men saw something big in something little.
Why Everything Looks Like Jesus
Images of Jesus are everywhere, under 45 tons of rubble and on pieces of toast. New research tells why.
Searching for Sodom
Is it time to rewrite Old Testament chronologies?
The Latest Challenge to the Bible's Accuracy: Abraham's Anachronistic Camels?
Despite the latest study of bones, evidence indicates the iconic desert animals do belong in Genesis.
Biblical Archaeology’s Top Ten Discoveries of 2013
A glimpse into the important work that goes on at excavations across Israel every year.
Philistine Digs Define David and Solomon
Early Israelite dig helps define David and Solomon.
James Ossuary Verdict Not Set In Stone
Biblical archaeologists still split over conclusion of long-running Israeli court drama.
Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts
Previous forgeries make announcements of new archeological discoveries difficult to believe.
Scholars Aim to Bust Archaeological Fantasies
Peer review can take years—but academic society says some claims can be dismissed in a few blog posts.
Trial on Antiquities Fraud Ends, But Not the Controversy
Judge doesn't rule whether James ossuary is authentic, but acquits antiquities collectors on almost all charges.
Archaeology's Rebel: Bible in One Hand, Spade in the Other
Eilat Mazar is unafraid to claim archaeological finds of biblical proportions.
Archaeology in Turkey: Major Finds in Asia Minor
But researchers say Turkish government is shutting them out.
Scholars Doubtful About Metal Plate Documents' Authenticity
"More significant than the Dead Sea Scrolls"? It's very unlikely.
What an Ancient Hebrew Note Might Mean
Scholar says five lines of ancient script on a broken piece of pottery confirm Kingdom of Israel's existence in 10th century B.C. Others are cautious.
Searching for the Star of Bethlehem
A new theory makes the news. But are 21st-century astronomers looking in the wrong place?
'Dead Sea Scrolls on Stone'
Prof says first-century tablet tells of messiah who will die and rise.
Finders of the Lost Ark?
Why some amateurs are stirring up dust and little else.
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