Oct 15
By: Jonathan Laden
It has already been established that Columbus was not the first European to lead an expedition to the “New World,” across the vast Atlantic Ocean […]
Sep 16
By: Robin Ngo
In the Middle East, archaeological looting and the deliberate destruction of archaeological sites and monuments are rampant. What, if anything, can be done?
Sep 15
By: John Drummond
Walking through the doors of your local cinema can sometimes feel like a religious experience. For months, years, or even decades you might have been […]
Aug 28
By: Megan Sauter
Győző Vörös details the restoration work taking place at Machaerus—giving archaeological context to the New Testament episode featuring Princess Salome and John the Baptist.
Jul 31
By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff
From the comfort of your home, you can virtually explore archaeological objects that shed light on Biblical history with the click of a button.
Nov 6
By: Jonathan Laden
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced that the community excavation at Usha has discovered a 1,400-year-old Byzantine hammer and nails. This is one of only […]
Sep 13
By: Samuel D. Pfister
Although many readers may be familiar with the characteristic architectural features of a typical mosque—tall minarets and ornate, often gold-capped domes—few readers of BAR may […]
Sep 3
By: Don Knebel
Mr. Don Knebel traveled with BAS to Egypt in 2007; subsequently Jordan and many other places in the world. In 2015 he wrote “Flushed with Curiosity; […]
Jun 25
By: Robert Cargill
The Met repatriated a looted artifact to Egypt. Will other museums follow their example?
Jun 11
By: Abigail VanderHart
How the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Theft Prevention Unit stays one step ahead of the black market.
