So claimed Spartan King Areus i. Could it be true?

Another major media piece reviews the historicity of King David. We review the conclusions.

New evidence of Persian-period administration in the Jerusalem of Ezra and Nehemiah

Unpacking the media’s latest ‘did David exist’ archaeology exposé.

If so, what was he doing in the east Sinai outpost of Kuntillet Ajrud?

Could this architectural capital reveal the glory of King David’s palace?

This bulla is the first extra-biblical proof of the existence of Bethlehem.

Can we know which biblical king was behind the change to godly worship?

Scientists discover 2,700-year-old remains of cannabis on a Tel Arad incense altar, paralleling details of the reign of King Ahaz. But does the ritual cannabis use reflect standard worship practices at Jerusalem’s temple, as the researchers suggest?

It points to a passage from the book of Ezekiel.

And the first extra-biblical evidence of the Sabbath, perhaps even Shavuot

The seal of a royal servant to the king, discovered at Megiddo

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges

The 1,900-year-old Jewish ‘souvenir’ of a Roman legionary

A message from the ancient walls of Deir Alla

Evidence for the infamous biblical queen

But which nation did he rule?

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges.

Discoveries at Serabit el-Khadim highlight the biblical account of paganism among the freed Israelites.

Is this the earliest reference to the tribe of Judah?

A treasure trove of names of the prophet’s contemporaries