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Dec 23 Blog

Coin Hoard Connected to Maccabean Revolt against Antiochus IV

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

In the second century BCE, the Maccabees waged a fierce war against Antiochus IV and the Seleucid Kingdom. Now, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) believes […]

Mar 11 Blog

Stolen Artifacts, Biblical Ivories, and Magic Bowls

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

In early 2022, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) seized a hoard of stolen artifacts including carved ivories from the biblical period, 1,500-year-old magic bowls, and […]

Feb 25 Blog

Marble Pillar Sheds Light on Byzantine Church

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

While patrolling the beach in Ashdod, Israel, two police officers stumbled upon an incredible find, a marble pillar that probably once stood in a nearby […]

Mar 16 Blog

First Person: BAR’s 40th Birthday

By: Hershel Shanks

For BAR's 40th birthday, Hershel Shanks reminisces in his First Person column about the first issue of BAR.

Feb 9 Blog

How BAR Was Born

By: Hershel Shanks

BAR editor Hershel Shanks reflects on the birth, evolution and legacy of Biblical Archaeology Review.

Jan 11 Blog

Top 20 Biblical Archaeology Events and Discoveries of 2012

By: Noah Wiener

I wanted to take the time to look back at some of the biggest Biblical archaeology news stories, events and discoveries of 2012. I’ve put together links to 20 stand-out Biblical archaeology moments in 2012, and I would love to hear which discoveries intrigued you most, and what you’d like to hear more about in 2013.

May 15 Blog

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By: Noah Wiener

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