Computer calculations of 70 CE Roman arsenal uncovered in excavations in Jerusalem demonstrate veracity of Jewish historian Josephus's report of intense fighting near Third Wall

2,000-year-old amethyst stone discovered in excavations near Western Wall, is believed to be engraved with image of biblical persimmon used for fragrance and Second Temple incense

Lori Kaufmann's debut 'Rebel Daughter' brings serious research to a tale of family and survival, from Jerusalem to southern Italy

Prof. Jodi Magness busts myths and asks unanswerable questions in new book about Masada -- the site of the largest Jewish wholesale self-slaughter that maybe never was