Archeology
Israel digs up the West Bank – and reignites a battle over history
As Israel expands excavations in the West Bank, ancient ruins become entangled in a modern political struggle over land, history, and identity
Rare Archimedes text resurfaces in a French museum, researchers confirm
Rare 8,000-year-old human remains found in Mexican underwater cave
Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider
Recent excavations reveal King Sennacherib's military impact on the economy of the Kingdom of Judah
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
‘Lady of the house’: Governor daughter’s grave uncovered in Egypt during archaeological cleaning
An Egyptian-German team discovered the burial chamber of Eddie, daughter of Governor Jfay-Habi, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian life and funerary practices.
New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France
A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns.
Rare archaeological stone seal uncovered in Jerusalem
Seal discovery with Paleo-Hebrew script uncovered from the First Temple period during a recent excavation in Jerusalem.
Archeologists uncover ancient Alemannic grave in Germany
Located within a wooden chamber, the grave was situated in a lone plot. In it, archeologists found glass and ceramic receptacles, among which was a well-preserved glass cup and a small comb.
Siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years, new research shows
The main account of the siege comes from the Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who described extended anticipation as the Romans prepared to attack.
Artifact confirming Jewish King David as historical figure on display in Edmond, Oklahoma
The Tel Dan Stele, a key biblical artifact, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 to November 25.
Ancient seal with winged 'genie,' inscribed Jewish name found in Jerusalem
A 2,700-year-old seal featuring a winged figure and Hebrew script was discovered. The seal reveals the Assyrian influence during the First Temple era in Jerusalem.
Child inadvertently breaks ancient vase at Haifa museum
The museum, which operates under the University of Haifa, specified that the vase, probably utilized for the transportation of wine and oil, was a rarity since it had been excavated whole.
Gods and monsters: Ancient Greek wall paintings in Ashkelon to be made accessible to public
The paintings depict Greek mythological characters such as Demeter, Medusa, and nymphs and include floral decorations and images relating to nature.
