“The Nuzi texts reveal that among the Hurrians, marriage bonds were profoundly solemn, with a new bride assuming the dual status of “sister” and “wife,” terms that could be used interchangeably in legal documents.” biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical…

Ancient Texts with #Biblical Parallels biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical…

Step into Rome's Via Sacra, the Wall Street of the ancient world! Here, financial news shook the empire and debt markets thrived. 🏛️💰 #AncientRome #WallStreet #History open.substack.com/pub/philippebo…

Debt was the lifeblood of Rome's economy. Cicero's letters reveal transactions in millions of sesterces using nomina, the ancient bond market! 🏛️💸 #RomanEconomy #AncientFinance open.substack.com/pub/philippebo…

Step into Rome's Via Sacra, the Wall Street of the ancient world! Here, financial news shook the empire and debt markets thrived. open.substack.com/pub/philippebo… #AncientRome #WallStreet #History

In Northern Iraq, early 20th-century oil explorations led to the discovery of ancient Nuzi, a bustling Bronze Age city with intriguing legal customs that mirrored customs from the Book of #Genesis. biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical…

As the world gathers for the #Euro24 we witness a spectacle as old as civilization itself: philippebohstrom.substack.com/p/the-eternal-… #UEFAEuro2024, #EuroCup2024, #RoadToEuro2024, #Euro2024Germany #Germany2024, #Euro24Championship #Euro2024Fans, #AncientRome, #RomanEmpire

The 793 Lindisfarne Raid: A peaceful morning turned into a brutal Viking attack, marking the dawn of an era. #History #Vikings open.substack.com/pub/philippebo…

Discover how global warming fueled the rise of the Vikings, driving their raids and explorations. A saga rooted in the Medieval Warm Period. #Vikings #ClimateChange philippebohstrom.substack.com/p/the-viking-e…

Incredible Roman-era wall paintings from Ashkelon are now being revealed for the first time! These stunning works of art, depicting Greek gods, myths, nature, and more, reveal fascinating insights into the lives and beliefs of the wealthy during the Roman period. #Ashkelon

Uncover the Bible’s secrets with Bible Decoded: The High-Tech Quest to Solve the Bible's Final Mysteries From ancient DNA to climate analysis, see how cutting-edge science is rewriting biblical history. Pre-order now: amazon.com/Bible-Decoded-…

Unlock the Bible’s mysteries like never before! 📖 In my latest book: Bible Decoded: The High-Tech Quest to Solve the Bible's Final Mysteries, I reveal how DNA, climate data, & more are transforming our understanding of biblical history. Pre-order today!

"Hvad kan USA lære af antikkens Athen? Trumps udtalelser om Grønland bringer igen fokus på stormagters udenrigspolitik. Athen oplevede storhed – og fald. Kan historien give USA nyttige indsigter? Læs mer her: politiken.dk/debat/art98022… #historie #politik #USA #Grønland Politiken

Who owns cultural heritage? In 1801, Lord Elgin removed the Parthenon Marbles from Greece—a controversial act still debated today. Preservation or plunder? Should they be returned or remain in the British Museum? sivilisasjonen.no/kultur/64292/k…

Napoleon's 1798 Egyptian expedition was more than a military endeavor; it ignited a scientific revolution, reshaping Europe's perception of its past and its connection to Egypt. sivilisasjonen.no/historie/64559…

Milestones: Kenneth A. Kitchen (1932–2025) biblicalarchaeology.org/milestones/ken…

In 1843, Paul-Émile Botta set out to find Nineveh—but stumbled upon something else entirely: the lost palace of Sargon II sivilisasjonen.no/historie/64734…

The story of liberation—physical and spiritual—finds a shared table. The Seder's symbols are reimagined by Jesus, forging a bridge between Exodus and Easter, Judaism and Christianity, past and present. sivilisasjonen.no/historie/64813…

The writing on the wall: sivilisasjonen.no/historie/65133…