Archaeologists have always worked to connect the stories in ancient texts with what lies buried underground. These efforts often involve piecing together fragile remains, one layer at a time, to ...

Pew Research reveals a paradox: while interest in Christianity may be rising, only 22% of Americans read the Bible weekly and 61% rarely or never read it, often stumped by its unfamiliar genealogies ...

Archaeological excavation and the Hebrew Bible help scholars piece together the storied history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated that the discovery by Stripling's team could be proof of the true time period of the biblical exodus. It has been corrected to read that the ...

In southern Turkey, an extensive new trail network spirits trekkers to Pisidia, home to many lost treasures and a true crossroads of civilizations The city gate of Ariassos, one of several ancient ...

Ptil Tekhelet sells tzitzit, or fringes attached to the corners of Jewish prayer shawls, colored with dye from the Murex trunculus snail Courtesy of Ptil Tekhelet/Moshe Caine Thousands of years ago, ...