Caiaphas was High Priest of Israel from 18-36 AD, and oversaw the religious trial of Jesus. Archaeologist Brian Windle shares a bio-archeography of his life, including the discovery of his remains in the well known Caiaphas ossuary.

Scarabs are small beetle shaped artifacts that have a design or writing on the other side, and they are found all over Egypt and other places nearby including ancient Canaan. But what were they used for and what do they mean? Archaeologist Gary Urie is conducting his doctoral research on scarabs ...

The Philistines are mentioned in the book of Genesis in the time of Abraham around 2000 BC. But the general view in academia is that the Philistines didn't show up until they fought a documented battle with Egypt in 1177 BC, after the time of the Exodus and the time of Joshua. Dr. Danny Jones has...

Abigail Van Huss, biblical archaeologist and Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations with ABR, was one of the core leaders of the Mount Ebal Dump Salvage expedition. She will be guiding us through the archaeological evidence discovered on the cursed mountain and how it all relates to the Bi...

The ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh has some amazing similarities to the flood and creation accounts from the book of Genesis. Ted Wright from Epic Archaeology shares about his research into these parallels, and about the history and archaeology of where the cuneiform clay tablets were dis...

For America's 250th anniversary, over 475 leaders from many spheres of influence will gather in Washington, DC to read the entire Bible aloud in a week-long event called "America Reads the Bible" in April. Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry to discuss the history of the public reading of scripture, ...

After the Israelites left Egypt, God instructed them to make a tabernacle where He could meet with them. Archaeologist Dr. Gary Byers shares some of his research on how was it constructed, what it was made out of, and where it moved during its history.

Dr. Jeremiah Johnston of the Christian Thinker’s Society will guide us as we explore the archaeological and historical evidence for the location of Jesus’ tomb and subsequent resurrection. Several candidates have emerged over the centuries, so Dr. Johnston will walk us through the evidence and po...

Dr. Jonathan Moore, a doctor of podiatric medicine who also has a PhD in biblical studies, joins Henry to discuss research that he has been conducting into crucifixion in the ancient world. Dr. Moore, along with Dr. Scott Stripling, have analyzed the remains of 5 crucified victims and have develo...

Archaeologist Bryan Windle interviews Henry Smith about his article "The Wild West of Biblical Hermeneutics" and they discuss the problems with using archaeological discoveries to interpret scripture, instead of the other way around.

The historicity of the book of Esther is often questioned by skeptics. Archaeologist Bryan Windle joins Henry to count down the top discoveries from modern-day Iran that are related to this historical time period of King Xerxes and Queen Esther.

Archaeologist Dr. Seth Rodriquez gives a survey of some of the most interesting and important discoveries that affirm the history recorded in the Old Testament.

There has been scholarly debate over the destruction of the city of Jericho, and different conclusions on if it happened when the Bible says it does, or not. Archaeologist Bryan Windle shares the latest research from current and past excavations of Jericho (Tel es-Sultan) and examines the evidenc...

Archaeologist Bryan Windle, from the Bible Archaeology Report, gives us his annual countdown of the top archaeological discoveries related to the Bible, from 2025.

From celebrating the winter solstice, to worshipping trees, to Santa Claus - Is there any truth to the claims out there that the day Christ was born has pagan origins? Archaeologist Bryan Windle goes through the ancient Christian, Roman, Egyptian, Greek and Babylonian histories to discuss which o...

The time period between the Old and New Testament has some very interesting history in Israel, including the Maccabean Revolt, the Hasmonean Dynasty, and the rededication of the temple after the defiling of it by the Seleucid Empire. Archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling discusses all of this history...

Babylonian astronomers, Persian priests and Chinese mystics are people that have been suggested to be the Magi that visited Christ after his birth. Bryan Windle joins Henry to discuss the history of the Magi, what traditions we have that are not based in scripture, and where the Magi might have a...

Christian scholar Dr. Thomas Schmidt talks about his research into the first century general, priest, pharisee and historian, Flavious Josephus. Dr. Schmidt shares about some of the new evidence that he has discovered relating to the personal connections Josephus had with the Jewish elite, includ...

Astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle guides us through key questions about Astronomy and the Bible. When the Bible describes the cosmos, are those descriptions accurate? How did the Webb telescope confirm creationist predictions? What are some evidences that the universe is much younger than cosmologis...

The transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age happened when the Israelites were themselves transitioning from being nomadic and tribal, to building cities and growing their kingdom in the Promised Land. Abigail Van Huss, Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations, discusses her research in...

At the Shiloh Excavation during its 2025 season, Israel attacked Iran, and Iran retaliated with missiles. Archaeologist Dr Scott Stripling tells about some of the new discoveries they have made during the season, and then what happened when they had to escape Israel to get back home safely.

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Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins us as we explore the city of Zoar and its relationship to the sin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. We will survey the archaeological evidence from the excavations at Zoar and several important discoveries related to Abraham and Lot in Genesis 14, 18, and 19.

Ted Wright, the Executive Director of Epic Archaeology, shares about his research into the landing place of Noah's Ark, including his multiple expeditions up and around Mount Ararat in Turkey, and about what their team has found and analyzed.

Original airdates: July 27 & August 3