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Remnant of one of the oldest Black churches in US is unveiled in Virginia
By Adelle M. Banks — October 7, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We always hoped this is what we’d find,’ an archaeology director said. ‘Now we can move forward to better understand the footprint of the building.’
‘Royal’ purple fabric found in Israel dates to days of David and Solomon
By Michele Chabin — February 3, 2021
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Researchers in Israel have identified pieces of fabric dyed ‘true purple’ dating to the 10th century BCE, when David and Solomon ruled in Jerusalem, according to the Hebrew Bible.
Archaeologists find more evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem
By Michele Chabin — July 28, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) — The results of the excavation, carried out in Jerusalem’s Old City, come days before Tisha B’Av, a fast day commemorating the anniversary of the destruction the First Temple.
Noah’s Ark mosaic uncovered in ancient Galilee synagogue
By Michele Chabin — August 2, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) The mosaic, dating to the fifth century, includes pairs of bears, donkeys, leopards, camels, lions, ostriches and snakes, just as described in the Book of Genesis.
Archaeologists dig up Philistine artifacts where Goliath may have walked
By Yonat Shimron — July 11, 2016
TEL ZAFIT, Israel (RNS) The excavation, now in its 21st year, is one of a handful of digs in southern Israel producing everything from pottery shards to bones belonging to the people best known for their famous warrior Goliath.
Archaeologists: Monks made up legends about King Arthur’s burial site
By Trevor Grundy — November 25, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The scholars concluded that the monks needed a lot of money to rebuild their famous abbey after a disastrous fire, so they invented the story that Arthur was buried there.
Hobby Lobby’s Steve Green unveils ‘oldest Jewish prayer book ever found’
By Lauren Markoe — September 26, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) The 9th century prayerbook -- a rare complete codex in its original tan-colored binding -- includes a listing of the 100 Benedictions, or blessings some observant Jews say daily.
Did Jesus have a wife? New historical discovery raises old question
By Daniel Burke — September 18, 2012
(RNS) A newly revealed piece of papyrus offers fresh evidence that some early Christians believed that Jesus was married, according to a Harvard Divinity School professor. Dan Brown, if you're listening, call your office. By Daniel Burke.
Israeli artifacts support Solomon’s Temple, archaeologists say
By Michele Chabin — May 8, 2012
JERUSALEM (RNS) Archaeologists have unveiled new artifacts dating back to the time of King David that they say closely correspond to the description of Solomon's Temple. By Michele Chabin.
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