Like so many others at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns, I escaped isolation by turning to television. When I watched The Dig, a movie

In her new book on Masada, archaeologist Jodi Magness analyzes largely overlooked archaeological and historical facts, including the Roman Empire’s own benefit in propagating the mass suicide story.

Scientists worked with beermakers to determine if yeast cells from ancient pottery could be used to recreate the beer people were drinking during the time of the Bible.

Excavators in Je­­rusalem’s City of David recently uncovered a 2,500-year-old seal bearing the name Eli­hana—a wom­­an whom they assume could conduct business and own property.

Young or old, Jews or non-Jews, volunteers at Israel’s 200-plus archaeology digs are discovering objects with religious and historical significance.