Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient road in Tarsus, not far from the Cleopatra Gate.
A new study suggests that the Romans contributed to an increase in human parasites, despite their advances in sanitation technology.
Wayne Stiles draws spiritual application out of a gate in Jerusalem that is blocked to prevent the Messiah’s arrival.
Washington Post: How 3D printers can help undo the destruction of ISIS
Lawrence H. Schiffman shares insights about Jews and Judaism that he gained from reading the New Testament.
Last week I was on The Book and the Spade with Gordon Govier discussing the top ten stories in biblical archaeology. This week we’re discussing upcoming excavations in Israel in 2016.
Penn Museum explains how to make cuneiform tablet cookies.
Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv has opened a new exhibition on discoveries from Tel Rehov.
Israel’s underwater treasures need protecting, according to a recent post on the ASOR Blog.
Haaretz reports on the significance of the recently discovered seal impression of Hezekiah, son of
Ahaz, king of Judah.
Visits to the Temple Mount by non-Jewish and non-Muslim tourists has been going down every year since 2010.
A new video shows how a small excavation at Ein Lamur/Ein Limon is being used to strengthen the community.
Luke Chandler shares a video on volunteers excavating at Lachish.
The Review of Biblical Literature has been moved behind a paywall.
Helmut Koester died on New Year’s Day at the age of 89.
HT: Agade, Charles Savelle, Joseph Lauer
