Oldest recorded solar eclipse helps date the Egyptian pharaohs
Researchers have pinpointed the date of what could be the oldest solar eclipse yet recorded. The event, which occurred on 30 October 1207 BC, is
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St Columba’s cell on Iona revealed by archaeologists
Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow have uncovered conclusive evidence that a wooden hut traditionally associated with St Columba at the monastery on the island
American creationism isn’t going anywhere – a life-size Noah’s Ark proves it
In the early 1980s, the US’s religious right seemed an unstoppable behemoth in terms of political clout. The Moral Majority, Focus on the Family, and
First-ever Philistine cemetery revealed
A groundbreaking discovery of the first Philistine cemetery to be found may well support the claim that the Philistines were migrants to the shores of
New mosaics discovered in synagogue excavations in Galilee depicting biblical stories
Excavations in the Late Roman (fifth century) synagogue at Huqoq, an ancient Jewish village in Israel’s Lower Galilee have discovered ornate mosaics.
The greatest taboo? The surprising truth of what The Bible says about incest
Incest sparks strong emotions – and today, in many cultures at least, they are largely negative. But has it always been thus? Or is the
Handwriting analysis provides clues for dating of old testament texts
Scholars have long debated how much of the Hebrew bible was composed before the destruction of Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Judah in 586 BCE.
Second Temple period bronze implements discovered in Magdala excavations
A decorated bronze incense shovel (used for transferring embers from place to place) and a bronze jug were recently uncovered in archaeological excavations in Magdala
Was Jesus really nailed to the cross?
Jesus’s crucifixion is probably one of the most familiar images to emerge from Christianity. Good Friday, one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar,
Ancient figurine discovered by 7-year-old boy
A 3,400 year old statue was recently uncovered by a 7-year-old boy while on an outing with friends. Representatives of the Israel Antiquities Authority awarded
Tel Aviv University discovers fabric collection dating back to Kings David and Solomon
The ancient copper mines in Timna are located deep in Israel's Arava Valley and are believed by some to be the site of King Solomon's
Philistines introduced sycamore, cumin and opium poppy into Israel during the Iron Age
One of the most pressing issues in modern biological conservation is "invasion biology".
Archaeologists uncover entrance gate and fortification of Biblical city
The Ackerman Family Bar-Ilan University Expedition to Gath, headed by Prof. Aren Maeir, has discovered the fortifications and entrance gate of the biblical city of
Weighing up the evidence for the ‘Historical Jesus’
Did a man called Jesus of Nazareth walk the earth? Discussions over whether the figure known as the “Historical Jesus” actually existed primarily reflect disagreements
Study suggests improved survivorship in the aftermath of the medieval Black Death
Skeletal analysis may support increased survival and mortality risk after Black Death
3,300 year old Canaanite coffin discovered with signet ring of Seti I
A 3,300 year old coffin has been discovered by archaeologists containing the personal belongings of a wealthy Canaanite – Possibly an Official of the Egyptian
Private collection of “heretic” bishop unvealed
John Colenso, a 19th-century missionary who caused outrage for his sympathetic work with Zulus in South Africa.
Finding Israel’s First Camels
Archaeologists have shown that camels were not domesticated centuries after the Age of the Patriarchs (2000-1500 BCE).
The Jacobean space programme
The 17th century saw unprecedented changes in our understanding of the universe.
Genetic Study Proves Israel’s Wild Boars Originated in Europe
Animals descended from pigs brought by the Philistines 3,000 years ago
An excavation led by archaeologists dates mines in the south of Israel to the days of King Solomon
New findings from an archaeological excavation led this winter by Dr. Erez Ben-Yosef of Tel Aviv University’s Jacob M. Alkow Department of Archaeology and Near Eastern Cultures prove that copper
Egyptian Leader Makes Surprise Appearance At Archaeological Dig In Israel
As modern Egypt searches for a new leader, Israeli archaeologists have found evidence of an ancient Egyptian leader in northern Israel.