Archaeologists have found the skeleton of a man that appears to have been crucified by the Romans in the United Kingdom. Corinne Duhig, a human bone specialist at Cambridge University’s Wolfson College, ...
Read More »Israeli archaeological discovery confirms story of Hanukkah
A recent archaeology discovery in Israel confirms the story of Hanukkah. “What we discovered here actually connects with the story of Hanukkah and the Hasmonean revolts against the Greeks,” said excavation director, ...
Read More »The history of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations in Kansas City
Thanksgiving and Christmas around the area are celebrated in a uniqueness that can only be Kansas City. New York has the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Parade is in ...
Read More »‘Israel Uncharted!’ 3 evenings of Biblical discoveries and news
You are invited to attend “Israel Uncharted!” – an exciting evening of archaeological and Biblical discovery beginning July 19. For three consecutive evenings, presentations will be held across the Kansas City area ...
Read More »Biblical judge Gideon named in newly discovered inscription
A rare 3,100-year-old inscription was discovered during excavations in southern Israel and is linked to the biblical judge Gideon. The partial inscription, written in ink on a small pottery jug, was recovered ...
Read More »Hobby Lobby sues Oxford professor for $7 million over stolen Bible fragments
Hobby Lobby is suing a former Oxford professor for $7 million for selling stolen ancient Bible fragments. Dirk Obbink, a 64-year-old professor of papyrology at Oxford, sold fragments of papyrus and ancient ...
Read More »Palestinian Authority caught destroying remains of Joshua’s Altar
The Palestinian Authority is under fire after it purposely began destroying the remains of Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal. Archaeologists discovered the destruction of the compound when visiting the site late this ...
Read More »Royal purple fabric could be from household of King David
Have Israeli archaeologists discovered fabric from the household of King David? That’s the amazing assessment coming from Israeli. Israeli media is reporting that archaeologists have recovered scraps of fabric dyed in royal ...
Read More »Archaeologists may have found Nazareth childhood home of Jesus
The remains of the first-century home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph may have been found, a British archaeologist says. Ken Dark, a professor of archaeology and history at the University of Reading, ...
Read More »The Bendix Plant: The history of a Kansas City landmark
Most people know the federal property on the Blue River on Bannister Parkway as the Bendix Plant, even though the name Bendix has not been associated with it for years. It did ...
Read More »Anniversary factoids: What you may not know about Nagasaki and Hiroshima
With this being the 75th anniversary of the use of the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, on August 6 and 9, 1945, events we note as bringing an end to ...
Read More »NBC’s new streaming service Peacock is worth watching – and it’s free
America’s one millionth streaming service launched in July, but this one has a unique element that makes it stand out from the rest: It’s free. Sort of. Of course, NBC’s new Peacock ...
Read More »Ghost towns of Kansas City
The Kansas City area is dotted with old towns and ghost towns, some with distinct evidence of their existence, while others have faded away completely. Their histories, however, remain. Because of the ...
Read More »Jerusalem street on which Jesus walked, and built by Pontius Pilate, now open to public
Pontius Pilate has gone down in history for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus. However, archaeologists recently found that he also invested time and money in building the infrastructure of Jerusalem ...
Read More »New discoveries mark 2018 as exciting year in Biblical archaeology
It was an exciting year for archaeological discoveries in Israel. The Holy Land has more digs taking place than any place on earth. One reason is the building boom taking place that ...
Read More »Kansas City, prohibition and the FBI Part II: The Union Station Massacre in Context
Where Prohibition was intended to tamp down the violence of alcohol, in Kansas City it escalated the it. At the Democratic Convention, Kansas City had made it known that alcohol and gambling ...
Read More »When did the Second World War really start?
Today, December 7, we remember the 77th anniversary of Pearl Harbor – the date recognized as the entry of the United States into the Second World War. This summer we will mark ...
Read More »How Kansas City really got its name
Possum Trot, Westport, Westport Landing, or Kawsmouth? There are many names associated with the birth of Kansas City. Most people believe that the city was named after the state of Kansas, but ...
Read More »Can archaeology bring biblical history to life?
How important is archaeology? According to historian and Israel Deputy Minister Michael Oren it depends who you ask. Speaking at a June 10 Jerusalem event celebrating the opening of the “Seals of ...
Read More »Biblical archaeology exhibit on display at SBU
If you are planning a summer trip to Branson this year, a quick stop along the way will allow you to see some incredible relics from Biblical times. Southwest Baptist University, in ...
Read More »Unearthing Magdala: Where History, Archaeology and Religious Traditions Meet
Inaugural U.S. Interfaith Conference New York – Oct. 7, 2014 |Christian News Service| —  On October 20, 2014, Nyack College, in partnership with the Center for the Study of Ancient Judaism andChristian Origins, will host a gathering ...
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