The Red Sea of Reeds
In the Hebrew, the words that our Bibles tend to render as “Red Sea” are yam suph. Yam means “sea.” No problem there. But suph is a little trickier….
Leveling Temples and Tels in Gaza
Today Gaza is rich in archaeological artifacts but poor in livable space, so the city leaders and developers continue to level tels in favor of new construction.
Where “Indiana Jones” Gets Archaeology Wrong
When you imagine an archaeological site, do you see white tents, pith helmets, and sand dunes? Is the dig director a middle-aged man with a thick British accent, bossing around his local workers and charging into newly opened tombs with abandon? That image isn’t too far from the truth of the late-19th- and early-20th-century excavations […]
The Red-Haired Archaeologist Series
An announcement of Amanda’s new book series, The Red-Haired Archaeologist.
When Truth and Tradition Collide
We all are empowered to study the word of God, and it is okay to ask questions of His text and our traditions.
The RHA Podcast: Digitally Remastered!
Season 1 of The Red-Haired Archaeologist Podcast has been re-edited!
Love and Light in the Dark
God wants to use all of us to reconcile His people to Himself from wherever we are.
Exploring Mary’s Magdala
Once excavation and restoration are complete, Magdala will be a dazzling example of maritime society in the ancient world.
Knights of Acre
During the Crusades, both the Templars and Hospitallers were warriors, but their spiritual fathers and daily activities put them in fierce opposition with each other.
Summer in Shimron
We are digging in dirt that last saw daylight long before David or Saul were kings in Israel.