Inscription
'Haters gonna hate': 1,500-year-old mosaic inscription in Turkey strikes surprisingly modern tone
The unusual phrasing has been described as bearing a protective function against the evil eye and negative energies.
Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert
Lost letter of Emperor Caracalla Found — Burdur Museum Rushes to Save 1,800-Year-Old Stones
First Assyrian inscription ever found in Jerusalem uncovered near western wall
New Orleans couple uncovers a 1900-year-old Roman tombstone in their garden
Researchers suggest the stone slab came to New Orleans in the 20th century, possibly after WWII, when American and Allied troops were in Italy, including Civitavecchia after Rome fell.
2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid
A lead weight from 147 BCE—marked by a powerful market official—may tie to a major political dynasty in Edom’s ancient capital.
Independent researcher claims to have discovered evidence of Moses in ancient inscriptions
The discovery, if confirmed, could provide the first archaeological evidence confirming the existence of the biblical Moses outside the texts of the Holy Scriptures.
Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions
Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.
‘This is from Moses’: Newly imaged Sinai inscriptions revive Exodus-era alphabet debate
High-resolution photography at the turquoise mines of Serabit el-Khadem in Egypt’s south-central Sinai Peninsula highlighted faint letters that one epigrapher reads as “This is from Moses.”
Ancient inscriptions reveal identity of Great Pyramid builders
Dr. Zahi Hawass says builders were not slaves; they wouldn't have been buried 'in the shadow of the pyramids'.
Deciphered inscription suggests Count Dracula is buried in Naples
The legend suggests that Vlad III was not killed in battle, as commonly believed. Instead, he was captured by the Ottomans and later freed by his daughter.
Christian pilgrim chapel and Saint Salome inscriptions found in Judean cave
Study details fifth- to ninth-century conversion of a Second Temple tomb into a worship site, complete with apse, altar and multilingual graffiti.
Restoration of Darius the Great's inscription at Persepolis to begin after severe erosion
Previous removal of protective canopy led to increased erosion of historic inscription.
Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup
A 1,000-year-old kiddush cup valued at up to $5M will be auctioned by Sotheby’s this fall, marking the oldest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages.
