Tombos became an important center after the Egyptian conquest of Nubia around 1500 BCE, during the reign of Thutmose I, who ...

A landmark excavation has offered unprecedented historical insights. Set to conclude in the coming months, ToI gets a sneak ...

Lead archaeologist Kathleen Martinez believes the tunnel could unlock the mystery of Cleopatra's final resting place.

The story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem by donkey is recorded in all four Gospels. Yet it’s the second entry into Jerusalem that may bookend Jesus’ life.

The Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Nagpur after an attack by Hindu radicals on the tomb of an ancient Muslim ruler; Jakarta repatriates - and interrogates - over ...

Known as the "place of the skull," Golgotha is said to be the site of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Purportedly located just ...

The Last Supper is one of the most famous events in history, not just in Christianity but in art, literature, and culture.

I am anticipating a deluge of angry letters from people listing off important persons named Elimelech that I’ve ignored, but the truth remains that despite the continued use of that personal name si ...

The desert does not care for your prayers. It swallows them whole, along with your sweat, doubts, and wallet weight. Yet here ...

But many have occupied themselves with questions about the role of Jews in ancient Rome’s famous bloodsport, including whether fights took place in ancient Israel ... from a tomb for Jewish ...