Were the Hittites of the Bible the same as those of the Hittite Empire? While this is a common assumption, what do the facts ...

Neither Sarah nor Hagar/Ha-jar are mentioned by name in the Qur’an, but the story of Ha-jar’s exile from Abraham’s home is traditionally understood to be referred to in a line from Ibrāhīm’s prayer in ...

One of the major causes of ongoing intransigent conflict in the Holy Land is the odd alliance of fundamentalist American Christians and ultra-Zionist nationalist Israelis.

Greek-Australians marching in Melbourne. Credit: Chris Phutully, CC BY 2.0 It serves as a unifying moment for Greeks to unite, celebrating their rich culture, heritage, and faith through a diverse ...

The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King Josiah of Judah.

Meanwhile, neighboring cultures like Egypt and the Hittites valued dogs highly, both practically and ritually. Biblical disdain likely targeted wild street dogs known for scavenging, rather than ...

The Bible is a popular source to consult for baby names, and it's not just religious Christian parents who are looking for biblical names. Nowadays, non-religious people are also looking to the bible ...

Three of the Twelve Tribes are described as seafaring people in early biblical times. Judges 5:17 chides Dan for dwelling in ships, and Asher for its maritime habitat. Genesis 49:13 depicts ...

An exhibition titled "The Hittites" opened on March 7, 2025, at the Seoul Baekje Museum in South Korea, showcasing 212 artifacts from Türkiye. The exhibition aims to strengthen cultural ties between ...