Ur of the Chaldees: Archaeology and the World of Abraham
For millennia, the city of Ur lived primarily in the human imagination as a foundational...
Ancient Civilizations
Via Dolorosa: Jesus’ Path of Sorrows
Few places on Earth evoke such profound emotion, reverence, and reflection as the Via Dolorosa,...
The Art of Greek Civilization: The Eternal Foundation of the West
When you walk through the streets of Washington, D.C., and look up at the towering...
Jerusalem: The Holy City of Three Faiths
Few cities in human history carry the spiritual weight of Jerusalem. For more than three...
Biblical Archaeology: The Uneasy Dialogue Between Faith and Evidence
For more than a century, scholars have ventured into the sun-baked hills of the Levant...
How Divided Greece Stopped the Persian Empire
In 480 BCE, the greatest empire the world had ever seen set its sights on...
Everything You Need to Know About the Book of Enoch
In recent months, the ancient Book of Enoch has experienced a dramatic resurgence in public...
Did 300 Spartans Really Stop the Entire Persian Army? The Truth Behind the Battle of Thermopylae
The story is legendary: 300 brave Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, stood against the...
Were the Spartans Gay? Understanding Sexuality in Ancient Greece
The question “Were the Spartans gay?” frequently appears in online discussions, memes, and even some...