Tag Archives: Museums

The Qeiyafa Inscription at the Israel Museum – Photos now Allowed!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

We recently visited the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and saw many of the Bible-related archaeological treasures displayed there. Bible students would probably recognize objects from Bible dictionaries, class materials, PowerPoint lessons, textbooks, and other sources. It’s one thing to see … Continue reading →

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Fun article – “The 99% of the British Museum Not on Show”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Here is an interesting read from last year on one of my favorite places – the British Museum in London. I’ve visited a few times (it’s free!) and always enjoy going. I normally focus on its ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern collections … Continue reading →

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My Visit to the “Explorations in Antiquity Center”

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Have you dreamed of visiting the Bible Lands only to find yourself underfunded? It happens to a lot of people, but there is an alternative for residents of the United States. An authentic, less expensive taste of Bible places exists … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Museum under threat by looters

Posted on January 29, 2011 by

The current unrest in Egypt poses significant danger to priceless artifacts in its most important museum. The Egyptian army secured Cairo’s famed antiquities museum early Saturday, protecting thousands of priceless artifacts, including the gold mask of King Tutankhamun, from looters. … Continue reading →

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“Ancient Rome and America” Exhibition

Posted on May 3, 2010 by

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia has a special exhibit on Ancient Rome and America running through August 1. Ancient Rome & America showcases the cultural, political, and social connections between the lost world of ancient Rome and modern America. … Continue reading →

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Virtual Visits – Baghdad Museum Online and Ancient Qumran

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

An Italian team has put the Baghdad National Museum online. This is the same museum that was looted in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion that overthrew Saddam Hussein. A number of its artifacts have since been found or returned. The … Continue reading →

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Going back via the British Museum

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

We are in London this Sunday morning, our first stop on the way back to the U.S.  We are leaving our hotel in a few minutes to worship with a group of Christians here. Tomorrow we will spend a large … Continue reading →

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Perhaps Gaudí is not so Gaudy

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

The English word gaudy is basically defined as ostentatious, tastelessly decorated, or overly ornamented. Its origin may be from Old English, but some say it derives from the name of the Spanish Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí, whose designs are interpreted by … Continue reading →

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Archaeological tidbits to finish off 2008

Posted on January 5, 2009 by

I’ve been remiss for a few weeks. Here is a roundup of some interesting things. Todd Bolen has posted his Top 8 Archaeological Discoveries Related to the Bible for 2008. For jewelry buffs – A very large stash of perfectly … Continue reading →

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Israel (in GA) On My Mind

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

The Nov/Dec issue of Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) features a relatively-new “theme park” – the Explorations in Antiquity Center – in LaGrange, GA.  This is about one hour SW of Atlanta on I-85. The center, which opened in July 2006, … Continue reading →

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