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The Nineveh solar eclipse conspiracy debunked
A solar eclipse is set to sweep across North America on April 8, meaning the sun will momentarily be blocked for millions from Texas to Maine. Solar eclipses occur regularly
Ceramic roof tiles cast light on Greek presence in Hanukkah-era Jerusalem
Sixteen recently discovered ceramic roof tile fragments are providing new insight into how Antiochus IV Epiphanes — the famous villain of the Hanukkah story —
Candace Owens fired for supposed antisemitism
The Daily Wire, the right-wing media outlet co-founded by Ben Shapiro, said Friday that it had severed ties with Candace Owens, the far-right commentator who has ignited a
Man pleads guilty to murdering wife at St. Paul Bible study
Court documents reveal a man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a Bible study almost exactly one year ago has pleaded guilty to second-degree
Docuseries on the Nephilim to be released
The Nephilim giants of ancient times were creatures said to be conceived when angels and human women had children together. While many believe that these
How people of faith used a story in Genesis to justify slavery
According to a report by an independent oversight committee released in March 2024, the Church of England should pay £1bn in reparations – 10 times the previously
Earliest gold artifact found in Jerusalem
This week a rare, 3,000-year-old gold pendant discovered in Jerusalem was revealed to the public as part of a US-based exhibit of artifacts related to
Plants used in Philistine rituals
The mysterious culture of the Philistines that flourished during the Iron Age (1200-604 BCE) profoundly affected the southern Levant’s cultural history, agronomy, and dietary customs.
Babylon’s Ishtar Gate may have a totally different purpose
Babylon's bright-blue Ishtar Gate was thought to have been built to celebrate the conquest of Jerusalem — but a new analysis finds that it may
Alabama frozen embryo ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, a decision critics said could
Moabite inscription may be first use of written word ‘Hebrews’
The earliest written use of the word “Hebrews” may have been found upon an inscribed Moabite altar discovered during ongoing excavations at the biblical site
Black historical figures saw through slavery’s attempt to misuse the Bible
By Abdu Murray OPINION: I recently had a conversation with a young African American man and he shared his concerns regarding the Bible’s stance on
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Archaeologists find Jewish antiques, Hebrew texts in Moroccan synagogue
Archaeologists in Morocco discovered Jewish antiques and Hebrew texts in the city of Tata, according to the National Institute of Archeology and Heritage. The researchers, led by Dr. Sagheer Mabrouk, a research professor at the institute, are conducting excavations at the Takadert Synagogue until Tuesday within the framework of the Archaeological and Anthropological Research Program on Moroccan Jewish Heritage. Findings shed light on regional Jewish history The excavations at the site led to significant archaeological
Archaeologists Find 2,000-year-old Financial Record in Jerusalem
About 120 years ago, two British archaeologists doing excavations in ancient Jerusalem did not discover the inscription dating to the Early Roman period that the Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled on Wednesday. They left it undiscovered, but the late 19th-century trench where Israeli archaeologists working with the antiquities authority found it this year was dug by these two Brits – Frederick Jones Bliss and Archibald Campbell Dickie. The inscription is on a broken fragment of limestone
Ancient Israelite coins recovered from Jerusalem archaeology thief
Israel Police managed to recover 21 ancient coins, ranging from the Hasmonean era to the Muslim period, from an east Jerusalem resident who had illegally excavated them, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday. The arrest, carried out by the Jerusalem District police in conjunction with the Antiquities Authority, saw them take into custody an east Jerusalem resident in his 30s on suspicion of antiquities theft, illegally possessing archaeological artifacts, and attempting to illegally sell them.
Ancient Israel and the Origin of Roman Glass
Beneath Kishon Prison in northern Israel lies an ancient glassworks from the last days of the Roman Empire. Now, 1,600 years later, the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass is showcasing the ancient glass of Jalame in a special exhibition from May 13 to January 7. The exhibition “Dig Deeper: Discovering an Ancient Glass Workshop,” to be held in the town of Corning, New York, celebrates the world of ancient glassmakers. It will feature permanent items
