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Jun 25 Blog

Roman Coins and the Last Great Jewish Revolt

Excavations in the central Israeli city of Lod offer a glimpse of the third-century CE Gallus Revolt, the last great Jewish revolt against the Romans. […]

Nov 10 Blog

Tens of Thousands of Roman Coins Discovered

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

A diver off the northeastern coast of Sardinia discovered one of the largest caches of Roman coins ever found. According to a press release by […]

Oct 7 Blog

Roman Coin Hoard Discovered at Banias

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

While conducting a salvage excavation at the Banias Nature Reserve, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) discovered a Roman coin hoard dating to the final years […]

Mar 17 Blog

Jewish Captives in the Imperial City

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Ancient Rome was the superpower of its day. Yet, when the Romans conquered the tiny province of Judea and quashed the First Jewish Revolt in 70 C.E., it was actually a pretty big deal.

Oct 16 Blog

The Te’omim Cave: Rebel Hideout and Cult Site

By: Robin Ngo

The Te’omim Cave in the Jerusalem hills served as a refuge for Jewish rebels during the Bar-Kokhba Revolt and later as a pagan cultic site in the second–fourth centuries C.E. See why this extraordinary cave was chosen for both of these purposes—and much more.

Dec 19 Blog

Digs 2017: Digging Through Time

By: Ellen White

Each year students and volunteers from around the world travel through time by participating in excavations. We explore the history of the land of the Bible as we dig into the archaeological past. Learn about this year’s exciting excavation opportunities!

Oct 17 Blog

Gold Nero Coin Comes to Light in Jerusalem

By: Robin Ngo

A rare gold coin depicting Roman emperor Nero was unearthed in excavations just outside the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. This coin is especially significant because it was discovered on a scientific excavation, so its findspot is clear.

Dec 12 Blog

Scholarship Winners Speak Up

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

In 2013, BAS awarded more than 20 scholarships. Read anecdotes and view photographs submitted by our 2013 scholarship recipients below.

Apr 5 Blog

Money Talks through Ancient Coins

By: Mark Wilson

Numismatics is a unique scholarly discipline that spans archaeology, ancient history and epigraphy. It seems the axiom “money talks” is true. A guest blog contribution by Dr. Mark Wilson.

Jul 11 Blog

Southampton Archaeologists and Engineers Get a New Perspective on Unexcavated Artifacts

By: Noah Wiener

There is an archaeological adage that says that “excavation is destruction.” Digging into ancient strata to examine buried artifacts is considered an important but irreversible […]

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