Unearthed is a running collection of archaeological discoveries connected to the world of the Bible. I’m not digging with a real shovel. I’m digging with a computer mouse, sharing the rocks I stumble upon.

  • Unearthed: The Royal Flush

    Bible Recap Day 121 sent me down a rabbit hole I was absolutely not expecting. Tara-Leigh Cobble was talking about David conquering Jerusalem (in her daily video) and building his palace there when she casually mentioned that archaeologists may have even found his private toilet. Excuse me? You cannot just say “King David’s private toilet” and expect me to continue listening to your video! So naturally, I went looking for evidence of this, and, as archaeology tends to do, the answer turned out to be a little more complicated – and a whole lot more interesting – than that.

    I found two 2-minute videos worth watching. These are great conversation pieces!

  • Unearthed: Masada

    Masada is an ancient fortress perched high above the Dead Sea in the Judean wilderness. Its name comes from a Hebrew word meaning “stronghold” or “fortress,” which makes the place especially interesting when reading the Psalms and all those references to rocks, refuges, and strongholds. I stumbled onto Masada while working through Day 105 of…

  • Unearthed: Balaam Wuz Here

    Remember Balaam from Numbers chapter 22? The guy with the talking donkey? Well… archaeologists found his name outside the Bible. The Deir ‘Alla Inscription, discovered in Jordan, refers to “Balaam son of Beor” and identifies him as a seer. Same name. Same father. Same occupation. Evidence of existence.