A webinar from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) to get up to speed with the archaeology component of the 2026 Collaborative Summer Reading Program (CSLP) theme: “Unearth a Story.” Learn archaeology basics and the cool things archaeologists can reveal about the past. We’ll give you the inside scoop on pseudoarchaeology (which you are sure to run into this summer) and the influence of Indiana Jones. In the second half of our presentation, a panel of experts from the AIA’s Outreach and Education Committee will answer popular questions to help you and your library patrons “dig in” to archaeology this summer. More resources for librarians are available at: https://www.archaeological.org/programs/educators/unearth-a-story/

Join the AIA as Justin Dunnavant (UCLA) presents the final AIA Archaeology Hour talk of the 2025-2026 season: "Ecology and Slavery in St. Croix." This presentation was originally given on April 22, 2026 at 8pm Eastern. The development of plantation slavery radically transformed societies and environments in the Americas. In this talk, Dunnavant will delve into the colonial practice of coral mining and its environmental impacts in the Danish West Indies. Drawing from archaeological, historical, and environmental data, Dunnavant reveals how the use of coral as the dominant construction material for colonial buildings left a lasting legacy on the landscape and seascape that is still evident today on the island of St. Croix.

Take a virtual trip Down Under with the AIA as we catch up with Helen Green (University of Melbourne) as she presents the March edition of AIA Archaeology Hour: "Dating Australia’s Oldest Rock Art." This talk was originally given 3/25/26 at 8pm Eastern Time. Australia hosts the world’s oldest continuing culture, and Aboriginal rock art represents one of its most significant records of knowledge. These paintings and engravings remain of deep importance to Aboriginal people today and provide valuable evidence for researchers seeking to understand long-term human-environment interactions. Yet one of the greatest challenges in rock art research is determining age. Without knowing how old the paintings and engravings are, it is difficult to understand how the artworks relate to past changes in climate, environment, or culture. In this talk, Dr. Helen Green will outline the latest scientific techniques used to establish the age of Australia’s oldest rock art, and the innovative, multi-disciplinary projects that bring together traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western science to deepen our understanding of these remarkable cultural records and how we might protect them into the future.

Join the AIA for a virtual trip to West Africa as Akin Ogundiran delivers the February AIA Archaeology Hour talk "Metropolitan Walls of the Ọyọ Empire." Enclosures and perimeter walls, built of lateritic clay and stones, are the most visible monuments and evidence of public works in the archaeological landscape of the Ọyọ Empire (West Africa). What purposes did these walls serve as markers of separation and connection? Join us to find out!

Society Sunday 2026 - February 22, 2026 Find your local AIA Society and see what they're up to: https://www.archaeological.org/programs/societies/find/ Join us as the AIA Societies Committee presents a virtual presentation and Q&A with Jessica Tilley. This presentation was given live at 1pm on February 22, 2026. Often deemed the ‘mysterious’ Etruscans, this pre-Roman civilization of early Italy has fought a hard-won battle in finding its place in the field of Classical Archaeology. Various titans of American Etruscology, including this year’s AIA Gold Medalist Nancy de Grummond, have dedicated decades of research to highlighting the value of Etruscan material in answering larger questions related to ritual practice, cross-cultural interaction, and Mediterranean trade networks. In recent years, Etruscan material has been at the foreground of widely publicized repatriation cases and cultural heritage protection conversations. This buzz culminated in the globally acclaimed 2023 film "La chimera" about a band of Etruscan tomb robbers. Looking ahead, Etruscology is primed for engaging in the development of current archaeological theory, with ongoing research relevant to our multi-cultural, interconnected world. In this lecture, Dr. Jessica Tilley outlines the dynamic history of the Etruscan civilization’s modern reception and highlights the ways in which it is uniquely positioned to contribute to ongoing dialogue around decolonialism, queer theory, globalization, and network theory in Mediterranean archaeology.

This webinar brings together archaeologists and scholars to discuss the preservation of Egypt’s cultural heritage in light of the upcoming CPAC meeting. Panelists will examine the role of bilateral agreements in preventing the illegal import of cultural objects and protecting irreplaceable archaeological resources. Photo credits: Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, Deir el-Medina, © Vyacheslav Argenberg Top left to bottom right: Temple of Hathor, Dark interior, Dendera, Egypt, © Vyacheslav Argenberg Abu Simbel temple (35054418285), Paul Grach, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Templo funerario de Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egipto, 2022-04-03, DD 06, Diego Delso, delso.photo, License CC BY-SA Great Sphinx and Kafra Pyramid, Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 PL, via Wikimedia Commons; The econonomic copyrights belong to Nomos Foundation (Fundacja Nomos). The Foundation shares this material under a free licence as part of its statutory goals. Knossos Minos's Palace, Silar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The AIA is excited to announce a webinar on preserving Greece’s cultural heritage. Hosted by Ömür Harmanşah, the AIA’s Vice President of Cultural Heritage, please join our panel of American and Greek archaeologists and scholars for a discussion on preserving Greece’s cultural heritage in light of the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting on renewing the bilateral agreements to prevent cultural objects from being imported illegally into the United States. The panelists include: Jack Davis, University of Cincinnati Kostas Paschalidis, Margo Tytus Fellow, University of Cincinnati Kim Shelton, UC Berkeley Shari Stocker, University of Cincinnati James Wright, Bryn Mawr Nikos Papadimitriou, The Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Foundation Museum Elena Vlaxogianni, Greek Ministry of Culture Tania Kyriakou, Greek Ministry of Culture Image credits: Looking at Poseidon, Sounion, Greece, Dimitrisdimitriadis, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Top left to bottom right: The Porch of the Caryatids, The Erechtheion, Acropolis of Athens, Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Propylon of the Gymnasium, Sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidaurus, Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Lion Gate on 26 March 2019, George E. Koronaios, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons "Als Mittelpunkt der Welt" galt Delphi für die Menschen der Antike. 31, Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Olympia Philippeion, Ronny Siegel, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Knossos Minos's Palace, Silar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Join the AIA for the first talk of 2026 as the AIA's new president, Brian I. Daniels, hosts Danyelle Means for "NAGPRA as a Path to Healing and Reciprocity." This talk was originally given 1/28/26 at 8pm Eastern Time. Have you noticed empty exhibit cases at museums over the past two years as museums move to comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)? Means' presentation reframes NAGPRA not as a legal obligation but as a vital opportunity for healing, reciprocity, and relationship-building between archaeologists, museums, and Indigenous communities. Drawing from Indigenous perspectives, the talk explores how NAGPRA challenges institutions to move beyond compliance and toward practices rooted in respect, sovereignty, and shared stewardship. By centering Native voices and experiences, this session invites the audience to consider how honoring ancestors and returning cultural items can transform the field into one of accountability, trust, and long-term collaboration.

Join the Archaeological Institute of America for a fascinating evening with Alison Futrell as she gives the last AIA Archaeology Hour lecture of 2025: "The People's Arena." This presentation was originally given 11/12/2025 at 8pm Eastern. Mass events in the Colosseum were highly visible performances of Rome’s imperial power. But how did the arena impact the lives of ordinary individuals? This talk explores evidence for the experiences of the people in the sands, the seats, and the substructures, beyond the emperor’s box.

Join the Archaeological Institute of America for a fascinating evening as Justin Leidwanger (Stanford University) presents Shipping Stone for Justinian's Empire? as part of the 2025-2026 AIA Archaeology Hour lecture series. This presentation was originally given 10/22/25 at 8 pm Eastern time. The “church wreck” off Sicily—with its 100-ton cargo of prefabricated columns and religious furnishings—has long stood as a symbol of Justinian’s revival of the Roman Empire in the 6th century CE. Recent excavations call this connection into question, providing a new look at economic, political, religious, and artistic networks and the merchant sailors who tied together the Mediterranean world even amid the fall of Rome’s ancient empire. 0:00 - Welcome from the AIA 5:43 - Introducing Justin Leidwanger 7:32 - Marzamemi II “church wreck”: an AIA project in many ways 8:36 - Introducing the Marzamemi II “church wreck”: 9:56 - Mid-20th century investigation and excavation 11:05 - The famous cargo 13:12 - Period of decline: A mid-20th century understanding of Late Antiquity 14:09 - Reconciling 100 tons of finely carved marble with narrative of decline 14:25 - Introducing Emperor Justinian 16:30 - Vibrant transformation: a new understanding of Late Antiquity 17:47 - Marzamemi: one of the last gigantic ships of the ancient world 18:40 - Illicit removal of material from the wreck site 19:38 - New investigations (2013-2019) 22:00 - Conservation challenges: taking care of artifacts above water 22:26 - Mapping the site 22:50 - New discoveries 23:02 - Too many capitals, bases, and columns 25:08 - A pulpit from Thessaly: carved verde antico 25:46 - Panels of Proconessian marble 26:12 - Smaller sculpted finds 26:33 - Not just one church? 28:08 - Scanning to create 3D models of architectural materials 28:35 - Virtually reunifying the cargo 28:55 - Clues from critters: understanding post depositional biological processes 29:50 - Experimental archaeology: understanding the labor lost 30:33 - Column clues: a little early for Justinian 30:53 - What else was on board? 32:04 - Justin’s favorite finds 32:29 - Records of Negotiation, decision making, and evidence of long distance interactions 32:46 - Remnants of the ship 33:34 - Dining on board 34:25 - Secondary cargo and previous stops 35:54 - Where was the ship headed? 37:04 - Conclusions 39:46 - Museum of the Sea in the Palmento Rudinì 40:24 - Underwater dive trails in Sicily 40:51 - Pop-up exhibits 41:23 - Acknowledgements 42:55 - Will the materials from the two Marzamemi excavations be reunited? 43:50 - More about dive trails in Sicily 45:40 - Were spare columns, bases, and capitals shipped in case of breakage? 47:45 - Was the ship making multiple stops? 49:30 - Transporting the cargo inland 53:02 - Why did the ship wreck? 55:07 - Was there shipping insurance in Late Antiquity? 57:10 - Underwater excavation logistics 59:41 - Technology used 1:00:41 - What’s next?

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ) launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 500 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of August 31, 2026, new films include: “For Once and For All, Episode 2: The Oldenbarnevelt Sword,” “Terres Barceló,” and “Code Name: Ayalon.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #HistoryDocumentary #culturalheritage #Rijksmuseum #artifactauthentication #debunked #historicalartifacts #museum #MiquelBarceló #artist #painter #sculptor #PicassoMuseum #Ayalon #AyalonInstitute #IsraelHistory

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ) launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 450 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of August 17, 2026, new films include: “For Once and For All, Episode 1: Ernst Casimir's Hat,” “A Place Called Wahala,” and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 11,” featuring “Weaving Hope—Hsinshe Banana Fiber Workshop.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #HistoryDocumentary #culturalheritage #Rijksmuseum #artifactauthentication #debunked #historicalartifacts #Wahala #Togo #WWI #Togoland #WestAfrica #HsinsheBananaFiber #bananaweaving #fiberweaving #Kavalan #Taiwan

🐘Happy World Elephant Day! These magnificent creatures are forever woven into human culture across Africa and Asia. For Hindus, elephants symbolize the highly revered god Ganesha, who is responsible for happiness and fortune. Over 5000 mahouts live in the state of Kerala in southwestern India. The mahouts look after the elephants of temples and wealthy private citizens. The elephants are the highlight of every religious ceremony and festival in countless Hindu temples throughout the country. “The Mahouts of Kerala” is a window into the world of Princess Lakshmi and the mahout Kuttan, whose family has been caring for the Maharaja’s elephants for generations. 🎬: The Mahouts of Kerala 🌐: HeritageTAC.org ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #WorldElephantDay #Elephants #Mahouts #Hinduism #HinduCulture #India #IndianCulture

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ) launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 450 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of July 27, 2026, new films include: “Salme: Ancient Viking Burial Ships, Episode 2,” “The Grand Masters of the Chauvet Cave,” and “The Etruscans: An Ancient Superpower.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #HistoryDocumentary #viking #AigüesBaixes #culturalheritage #archaeologicalsite #prehistoricart #arthistory #ChauvetCave #rockart #Etruscan #Corsica #ancienthistory

Season 12 Episode 10 Strata: Portraits of Humanity, July 2026 (Forgotten Greek grape variety; traditional Mohawk ceremony) (1) “A Vineyard Cinderella”: The humble “Cinderella of the Vineyard” was forgotten until the prince made her a queen. The real story of the Greek grape variety Malagousiá is like a fairytale woven from the taste of its grapes and the rhythm of a waltz. (2) “The Opening Address”: This film explores the profound significance of the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen, or "Thanksgiving Address," a traditional ceremony central to the Mohawk people. This address acknowledges the interconnectedness of all life forces in creation, setting a powerful tone for gatherings by uniting participants in a shared purpose. Watch on The Archaeology Channel (https://www.archaeologychannel.org/index.php/video-guide/strata-portraits-of-humanity) or Heritage Broadcasting Service (https://heritagetac.org/). ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #heritage #strata #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #history #culturalheritage #strataportraitsofhumanity #culture #film #documentary #shortfilm #wine #vineyard #vintner #Malagousiá #Greek #Greece #Mohawk #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #ThanksgivingAddress #Ohén:tonKarihwatéhkwen #Haudenosaunee #FiveNations #Iroquois #Ceremony #spirituality #nature

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA, we invite you to reflect on American history with this lineup of films on Heritage. These films explore the events, places, land, and people that make up the tapestry of America. Featured in the video is young poet Angela Du reading her poem, “Stories of Us.” Hear her story in “The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke, Season 1, Episode 6: Verses of Freedom,” where she and others speak about their immigrant heritage and explore what freedom means to them. Stream these titles and explore even more on Heritage Broadcasting Service (https://heritagetac.org/). Sign up today and get your first week free! Featured titles: The Poet Speaks with Amanda Eke (Series) America from the Ground Up (Series) The Battle of Lake George Two Way Seeing in Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 11, Episode 2 All-American Ruins: Nevele Grand Hotel in Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 2 Pony Express: Living the Ride in Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 9 They Met Themselves A Walk Through Time Saving Places ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #4thofjuly #fourthofjuly #july4th #independenceday #america250 #americanhistory #historydocumentary #culturalheritage #whattowatch #poetry #poem #poet #americanpoetry #historicpreservation #archaeology #archaeologydocumentary #ponyexpress #militaryhistory #nativeamericanhistory

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ) launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 450 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of June 29, 2026, new films include: “Traders of the Lost Scrolls,” “The Body and the Name: The Unknown of the Ardeatine Caves,” and “Humanity's Footsteps, Season 2, Episode 15: The Inventor.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #HistoryDocumentary #deadseascrolls #WWII #ArdeatineCaves ##ArdeatineMassacre #medieval #France

Season 12 Episode 9 Strata: Portraits of Humanity, June 2026 (Quebec Indigenous narrative; the Pony Express) (1) “Land Activities”: Aliss Germain was born in Mashteuiatsh, an Ilnu community situated on the shores of Lake Saint-Jean in south-central Quebec. She remembers where she comes from. In this short documentary, she shares with us her ancestors’ knowledge. (2) “Pony Express: Living the Ride”: This film chronicles the intrepid contemporary horseback riders re-enacting the legendary Pony Express, as they gallop night and day over Nevada's largely unchanged trail, moving the mail pouch between Sacramento, California, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Watch on The Archaeology Channel (https://www.archaeologychannel.org/index.php/video-guide/strata-portraits-of-humanity) or Heritage Broadcasting Service (https://heritagetac.org/). ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #heritage #strata #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #history #culturalheritage #strataportraitsofhumanity #culture #film #documentary #shortfilm #sliceoflife #Indigenous #Ilnu #FirstNations #Quebec #Canada #Canadian #PonyExpress #Nevada #PonyExpressReride #reenactment #ponyexpresstrail

Heritage Broadcasting Service ( https://www.heritagetac.org ) launched on January 1, 2021. Developed by the nonprofit Archaeological Legacy Institute (that’s us, the people who created The Archaeology Channel at archaeologychannel.org), Heritage features more than 450 outstanding film titles from many countries on familiar subjects. As of June 15, 2026, new films include: “Quest for the True Cross,” “Decolonizing Our Youth,” and “Strata: Portraits of Humanity Season 12, Episode 9,” featuring “Land Activities” and “Pony Express: Living the Ride.” ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #archaeology #archeology #heritage #anthropology #history #culture #heritagebroadcastingservice #film #documentary #whattowatchnext #HistoryDocumentary #biblicalarchaeology #indigenous #indigenousfilm #decolonization #Ilnu #firstnations #ponyexpress #ponyexpresstrail

Season 12 Episode 8 Strata: Portraits of Humanity, May 2026 (Young Abenaki basket-maker; Christianity preserves Ancient Greek culture) (1) “Abaznoda”: Charlotte is a young Abenaki artist who makes black ash baskets. She carries on her shoulders the legacy of all the generations that came before, which pushes her to learn as much as possible about her passion: basketry. (2) “Guardians of Hellenism: The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople”: Christianity was a major contributor to the survival of Ancient Greek culture, as intellectuals and institutions, many of them affiliated with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, adopted the aesthetic values of pagan literature and employed concepts of Platonic and Aristotelian philosophy to articulate Christian doctrine. Watch on The Archaeology Channel (https://www.archaeologychannel.org/index.php/video-guide/strata-portraits-of-humanity) or Heritage Broadcasting Service (https://heritagetac.org/). ► HERITAGE: (https://heritagetac.org/) ► INSTAGRAM: / (https://www.instagram.com/heritagebroadcastingservice/) / (https://www.instagram.com/archaeologychannel/) ► FACEBOOK: / (https://www.facebook.com/TheArchaeologyChannel/) #heritage #strata #archaeology #archeology #anthropology #history #culturalheritage #strataportraitsofhumanity #culture #film #documentary #shortfilm #indigenous #nativeamerican #whattowatch #ancientgreece #ancientgreekphilosophy #plato #philosophy #christianity

Support what we do and help make videos like this possible by joining the Bible & Archaeology Patreon community. Members receive early access, exclusive bonus content, and more: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📰 News Stories Referenced: Journal retracts paper claiming network of corridors inside the Great Pyramid of Giza https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/31/retraction-corridors-inside-great-pyramid-giza/ Bombshell Great Pyramid of Giza Study Retracted https://www.newsweek.com/bombshell-great-pyramid-of-giza-study-retracted-12412886?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Great Pyramid Radar Study Retracted, but the Pyramid’s Hidden Voids Haven’t Gone Away https://arkeonews.net/great-pyramid-radar-study-retracted-but-the-pyramids-hidden-voids-havent-gone-away/ Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64825526 Mystery of Egypt's Giza pyramids deepens as hidden megastructure 4,000 feet below is revealed https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15493033/Egypts-Giza-pyramids-hidden-megastructure.html There’s a ‘vast underground city’ below Egypt’s Giza pyramids, scientists’ wild theory claims — but experts debunk it as ‘fake news’ https://nypost.com/2025/03/23/world-news/vast-underground-city-found-below-egypts-giza-pyramids-scientists/ 📚 Articles Referenced: RETRACTED: Biondi, F.; Malanga, C. Synthetic Aperture Radar Doppler Tomography Reveals Details of Undiscovered High-Resolution Internal Structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/18/16/2679/xml Precise characterization of a corridor-shaped structure in Khufu’s Pyramid by observation of cosmic-ray muons, by Procureur, S., Morishima, K., Kuno, M. et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36351-0 Confirmation of the ScanPyramids North Face Corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza using multi-modal image fusion from three non-destructive testing techniques, by Schumacher, T., Pugacheva, P., Allam, H. et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91115-8 📺 Videos Referenced: Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology with Dr Sarah Parcak and Debunking the Pyramid Fake Claims by @FlintDibble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyhdmj6WGX8&t=329s The Truth About the Giza Pyramid ‘Underground City’ Theory https://youtu.be/cANtKDqqrN0 Responding to bogus claims about the Pyramid of Khafre https://youtube.com/shorts/sDc2Nla_dTg Books Referenced: Unmaking Eden: Genesis and the Domestication of the World by David M. Carr https://www.amazon.com/dp/1009745522?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Yearning for Immortality: The European Invention of the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife by Rune Nyord https://www.amazon.com/Yearning-Immortality-European-Invention-Afterlife/dp/0226838250/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W21F2A1G6Z9P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PhMslokZwK_9nlM8HccURX1WYm8vIaRC2zri2Ptbs9fGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.lf5N18uZcjQQBEk21bCxmSzD_26dBHBId6x1nJAiMZQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=yearning+for+immortality&qid=1789154464&sprefix=yearning+for+imm%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.

What is the story of Samson really about? Samson is often remembered as the strong man whose power was tied to his hair, but the story in Judges 13–16 is far more complicated. This week, Bob Cargill joins the podcast to explore Samson’s story, from his unusual birth and Nazirite status to his conflicts with the Philistines and his eventual downfall. We look at Samson’s violence and his role as a judge of Israel to find out what this strange and often troubling story is actually trying to say. ✨ Support what we do and help make videos like this possible by joining the Bible & Archaeology Patreon community. Members receive early access, exclusive bonus content, and more: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 📣 Affiliate Disclosure: Using the links above may generate a modest commission at no additional cost to you and helps support our educational work. 🎙️ Credits Guest: Dr. Bob Cargill Edited and Produced by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa. 🕒 Timestamps:

Support what we do and help make videos like this possible by joining the Bible & Archaeology Patreon community. Members receive early access, exclusive bonus content, and more: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Preliminary Reports: Liber Annuus 75 (2025, publ. 2026) https://www.brepols.net/products/IS-9791254714973-1 Archaeological excavations in the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem: 2025 Preliminary Report https://www.academia.edu/165354577/ Archaeological_excavations_in_the_Holy_Sepulchre_Jerusalem_2025_preliminary_report Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre: 2024 Preliminary Report https://hadashot.iaa.org.il/Report_Detail_Eng.aspx?id=26542&utm Liber Annuus 72 (2022, publ. 2023) https://www.brepols.net/products/IS-9791254711767-1 Archaeological Excavations in Jerusalem, Holy Sepulchre: 2022 Preliminary Report https://www.academia.edu/98110554/Archaeological_excavations_in_Jerusalem_Holy_Sepulchre_a_preliminary_report 📰 News Stories Referenced: ‘True tomb’ of Jesus Christ found after 2,000 years — and it matches the Biblical telling https://nypost.com/2026/08/27/science/archaeologists-might-have-found-jesus-tomb/ Excavation near site where Jesus was crucified and buried results in ancient discovery https://www.foxnews.com/travel/excavation-near-site-where-jesus-crucified-buried-results-ancient-discovery Site where Jesus was crucified and buried reveals new evidence that backs biblical account https://www.foxnews.com/travel/site-where-jesus-crucified-buried-reveals-new-evidence-backs-biblical-account 📚 Books Referenced: Hidden Scrolls, Buried Bibles: How We Discover the Sacred Past by Eva Mroczek https://amzn.to/4gANCUO Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History by Moudhy Al-Rashid https://amzn.to/4zYSHO6 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa Office of Innovation production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa.

Who controlled religion in ancient Israel? The Israelite priesthood may look like a straightforward institution, but its history is anything but simple. This week, Nathan MacDonald joins the podcast to trace the development of the ancient Israelite priesthood and present his reconstruction of how the Israelite priesthood developed, drawing on the Hebrew Bible and the broader history of ancient Israel. We explore competing priestly traditions, the role of the temple, and the struggle for religious authority to find how Israel’s priests became such an important part of its religious and political life. ✨ Support what we do and help make videos like this possible by joining the Bible & Archaeology Patreon community. Members receive early access, exclusive bonus content, and more: http://www.patreon.com/bibleandarch 📚 Reading Recommendations The Making of the Tabernacle and the Construction of Priestly Hegemony https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-making-of-the-tabernacle-and-the-construction-of-priestly-hegemony-9780198813859?cc=us&lang=en& 📚 Check out our online courses: https://www.patreon.com/collection/118539 ✉️ Send us your questions: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu 🌐 Everywhere you can find us: https://linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology 📣 Affiliate Disclosure: Using the links above may generate a modest commission at no additional cost to you and helps support our educational work. 🎙️ Credits Guest: Dr. Nathan MacDonald Edited and Produced by Dr. Jordan Jones Bible & Archaeology is a University of Iowa production. The views and opinions expressed on Bible & Archaeology belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa or the State of Iowa. 🕒 Timestamps: 0:00 The Complex History of Israelite Priesthood 02:05 The Evolving Role of Priests Across a Millennium 05:58 Sacrifice, Blessing, and Divination: Core Priestly Duties 12:51 Unpacking the Complex Relationship Between Priests and Levites 24:39 Challenging Theories of Priestly Conflict and Development 42:56 Approaching Ancient Texts with Critical Awareness

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Kimberley Teale, Archaeological Research Services

Edward Blinkhorn Freelance

Anthony Russel & Patricia Edwards Wessex Archaeology

James Bonsall AMS Consultancy, Ireland

Natalie Pickartz Landesamt für Denkmalpflege im Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart, Germany

Matt Parker Wooding, Lincolnshire CC

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Dr. PaulS. Johnson FSA MCIFA

Will Rigby, Pegasus