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Jan 11 Blog

The Antonine Plague and the Spread of Christianity

By: Sarah K. Yeomans

Did the Antonine Plague influence shifts in religious practices at the end of the second century C.E., particularly the spread of the new religion of Christianity? Religious practices shifted because of the Antonine Plague. Architectural projects slowed, but the building of sacred sites intensified.

Jun 8 Blog

The Pandemic Roots of Infant Baptism

By: Marek Dospěl

The enduring COVID-19 global crisis has demonstrated in plentiful ways that such catastrophic events as pandemics are able to not only shape human history but […]

Aug 26 Blog

Pandemics in Perspective

By: Sarah Yeomans

Many adjectives can describe our current historical reality, which materialized when it became clear that the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) would reach pandemic proportions: Surreal, […]

Mar 11 Blog

Doctors, Diseases and Deities: Epidemic Crises and Medicine in Ancient Rome

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

In this lecture presented at The Explorers Club in New York, Sarah Yeomans examines a recently excavated archaeological site that has substantially contributed to our understanding of what ancient Romans did to combat disease and injury.

Feb 28 Blog

National Geographic’s The Story of God with Morgan Freeman

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Traveling 75,000 miles to over 30 cities, actor Morgan Freeman leads Season 3 of National Geographic’s The Story of God.

Mar 15 Blog

Classical Corner: A Comet Gives Birth to an Empire

By: Sarah K. Yeomans

In the Greco-Roman world, there is ample evidence that celestial objects not only inspired awe and wonder, but in some cases directly influenced mythology, elections, wars and imperial propaganda.

Jan 23 Blog

D.C.-Area Archaeology Event

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

On January 29, 2017, Sarah Yeomans, Director of Educational Programs at the Biblical Archaeology Society, will deliver the lecture “Doctors, Diseases and Deities: Epidemic Crises and Medicine in Ancient Rome” in the Washington, D.C. area.

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