We came to this topic by clicking on this YouTube video suggestion- Which Ancient Society REALLY Invented the Wheel? It is an interesting video and has some good points, but it often delves into an evolutionary timeline as well as assuming the megalithic sites were built using the wheel. This means that the creators ofContinue reading “Who Invented the Wheel”
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Female Gladiators
When studying both history and archaeology, there are always a few surprises. One of these surprises is the existence of female gladiators. It seems that there were such competitors in ancient times, but how popular they were is not known. The Roman Empire is famous for its arenas like the Colosseum where gladiators fought eachContinue reading “Female Gladiators”
More Newsletter News
#1. An Announcement from ABR or the Associates for Biblical Research The Associates for Biblical Research (ABR), an organization dedicated to demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological and biblical research, is pleased to announce a new organizational structure and key leadership appointments as the ministry enters an exciting new chapter of growthContinue reading “More Newsletter News”
Cleopatra Update
Just a few short weeks ago, we posted an article on the search for Cleopatra’s tomb. It is titled Has Cleopatra’s Tomb Been Found? and mentions the ongoing work of Ms. Martinez, who is searching for this tomb. We also posted a few links to articles and videos, which provide greater detail of her workContinue reading “Cleopatra Update”
How Were They Buried- 2
In Part 1- How Were They Buried– we chastised the archaeologists for their theory of why the Roman soldiers were buried in a well. After writing that article, we went and did some more research on the topic. It seems that our chastizement was correct and that the archaeologists were speaking through their hats. ThereContinue reading “How Were They Buried- 2”
Are They Sure it is a Temple
In this article, The remains of an ancient civilization located beneath Lake Titicaca, the reporter says that the archaeologist involved claim they found a very ancient temple. What is a huge temple – predating the Inca themselves by over 1,500 years – doing beneath one of the most mysterious lakes on the planet? We willContinue reading “Are They Sure it is a Temple”
The Shroud of Turin Coin
This is an interesting debate, as some scholars feel that the Shroud of Turin has been misdated to the 13th or 14th centuries AD: In 1988, carbon dating of the Shroud positioned it between the years 1260 and 1390 AD, effectively dismissing it as Christ’s burial garment. (source) We have written about the Shroud beforeContinue reading “The Shroud of Turin Coin”
All Is Not Golden In Archaeology
The news that comes from archaeologists and those who simply participate in the field in a variety of ways, is not always on the up and up as the following quote says: In a world of fake news and internet hoaxes it’s important to carefully check your sources before you inadvertently spread misinformation. The worldContinue reading “All Is Not Golden In Archaeology”
The Canal of Joseph
This is a real canal and it still exists today, over 4000 years approx., after it was initially built. There is some controversy over who built this waterway, but the majority of historical sites place the credit on Joseph’s, son of Jacob, shoulders. The Canal of Joseph, also known as the Bahr Yussef, is anContinue reading “The Canal of Joseph”
Archaeology in Israel 2
Every country has its own antiquities department. Their rules and processes may not be the same. Since Israel is the country with the highest degree of interest, we decided to do another post or two connecting our readers with the Israel Antiquities Authority or IAA. First, we will put up a link to their website’sContinue reading “Archaeology in Israel 2”
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