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Where Was Jesus Buried? Inside The Search For The Place Where The Christian Messiah Was Laid To Rest

The Bible says that Jesus was buried in a "new" rock-cut tomb near his crucifixion site, and most scholars believe that tomb is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 5, 2025

Where Was Jesus Buried? Inside The Search For The Place Where The Christian Messiah Was Laid To Rest

The Bible says that Jesus was buried in a "new" rock-cut tomb near his crucifixion site, and most scholars believe that tomb is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 5, 2025

400-Year-Old Drawing Of Hallucinogenic ‘Trance Flower’ By Native Americans Found In California Cave

The cave is believed to have been in use by the Chumash people between 1600 and 1800, and evidently served as a space in which they could trip on the flower Datura wrightii.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2025

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400-Year-Old Drawing Of Hallucinogenic ‘Trance Flower’ By Native Americans Found In California Cave

The cave is believed to have been in use by the Chumash people between 1600 and 1800, and evidently served as a space in which they could trip on the flower Datura wrightii.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2025

An Ancient Pillar Head Believed To Depict A Menorah Was Unearthed During Roadwork In Jerusalem

The pillar head was found lying upside down in the ruins of a Byzantine structure from the 6th or 7th century C.E., and it was likely repurposed as construction material for this building.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 30, 2025

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An Ancient Pillar Head Believed To Depict A Menorah Was Unearthed During Roadwork In Jerusalem

The pillar head was found lying upside down in the ruins of a Byzantine structure from the 6th or 7th century C.E., and it was likely repurposed as construction material for this building.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 30, 2025

Medieval Graffiti Uncovered On The Walls At The Alleged Site Of The Last Supper In Jerusalem

Believed to be the site where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper just before his crucifixion, the Cenacle in Jerusalem has long been sacred ground for Christians — and some of them left graffiti behind.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 23, 2025

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Medieval Graffiti Uncovered On The Walls At The Alleged Site Of The Last Supper In Jerusalem

Believed to be the site where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper just before his crucifixion, the Cenacle in Jerusalem has long been sacred ground for Christians — and some of them left graffiti behind.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 23, 2025

Researchers Discover Secret To Dead Sea Scroll’s Incredible Preservation — And Possibly Its Destruction

A special salty mineral discovered on the Dead Sea's Temple Scroll could be why the ancient manuscript has remained relatively so well-preserved for 2,000 years.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 22, 2025

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Researchers Discover Secret To Dead Sea Scroll’s Incredible Preservation — And Possibly Its Destruction

A special salty mineral discovered on the Dead Sea's Temple Scroll could be why the ancient manuscript has remained relatively so well-preserved for 2,000 years.

By Natasha Ishak • April 22, 2025

Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 19, 2025

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Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

By Natasha Ishak • April 19, 2025

Ancient Temple Where Jesus Allegedly Performed A Miracle Found In The Golan Heights

The temple is believed to be the site where Jesus miraculously healed a bleeding woman.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 11, 2025

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Ancient Temple Where Jesus Allegedly Performed A Miracle Found In The Golan Heights

The temple is believed to be the site where Jesus miraculously healed a bleeding woman.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 11, 2025

Archaeologists Excavating An Ancient Maya City Discover A Child Sacrifice Altar From A Culture 700 Miles Away

A Teotihuacan altar found in a dwelling in the ancient Maya city of Tikal highlights the interaction between these two cultures — and the grisly rituals they both practiced.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 9, 2025

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Archaeologists Excavating An Ancient Maya City Discover A Child Sacrifice Altar From A Culture 700 Miles Away

A Teotihuacan altar found in a dwelling in the ancient Maya city of Tikal highlights the interaction between these two cultures — and the grisly rituals they both practiced.

By Austin Harvey • April 9, 2025

The Bible Says Jesus Was Buried Near A Garden — And Archaeologists In Jerusalem May Have Just Found It

Excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed 2,000-year-old plant remains that may be from the ancient garden mentioned in the biblical Gospel of John.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 7, 2025

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The Bible Says Jesus Was Buried Near A Garden — And Archaeologists In Jerusalem May Have Just Found It

Excavations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed 2,000-year-old plant remains that may be from the ancient garden mentioned in the biblical Gospel of John.

By Amber Morgan • April 7, 2025

Inside The Strange Origins Of Graham Crackers And Why They Were Invented

The original graham crackers were extremely bland because their inventor, Sylvester Graham, hoped that his flavorless recipe would help curb Americans' sexual desires.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 30, 2025

Inside The Strange Origins Of Graham Crackers And Why They Were Invented

The original graham crackers were extremely bland because their inventor, Sylvester Graham, hoped that his flavorless recipe would help curb Americans' sexual desires.

By All That's Interesting • March 30, 2025