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Dec 12 Blog

Milestones: Father Bill Broughton (1929–2022)

By: Robert A. Mullins

On September 22, 2022, biblical archaeology lost one of its greatest fans—the Reverend Canon Dr. William Broughton, affectionately known to many as “Father Bill.” He […]

Dec 11 Blog

Milestones: Burton MacDonald (1939–2022)

By: Douglas Clark, Larry Herr, and Larry Geraty

“Peace.” That was the trademark conversation sign off and genuine wish of well-known Canadian archaeologist Burton MacDonald, who passed away on October 20, 2022, at […]

Aug 11 Blog

Milestones: Joseph Aviram (1915–2022)

By: BAS Staff

Joseph Aviram, long-time Director and President of the Israel Exploration Society (IES) and a key figure in the development and popularization of the field of […]

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