Step back in time at Livingstone’s House in Zanzibar. Explore the legacy of 19th-century explorers and discover why this island was the gateway to a continent. . .
Explore the maze of Stone Town from the roof of Swahili House. Discover the unique mashup of Swahili, Indian, and Arab styles in Zanzibar’s coral ragstone heart. . .
What did fast food look like in AD 79? Explore the "thermopolium," the ancient Roman cook-shops of Pompeii that served hot stews, garum, and street food to the masses . . .
Luxor, Egypt, is a spectacular place to visit. The tombs and temples are amazing. The food is great. And the people are among the kindest you will ever meet. Meet . . .
What is an odeon? Discover the difference between ancient theaters and odeons, from roofed acoustics to intimate musical performances at sites like Ephesus.
Explore İznik, Turkey, the site of the Council of Nicaea. See the Byzantine walls in ancient Bithynia and learn the wild history of the Nicene Creed and Saint Nicholas. . .
Explore the 18th-century wooden statue of Pi3y, a royal doorkeeper from the time of Moses, and discover its fascinating connection to the "doorkeeper" of Psalm 84:10 . . .
Explore the history of Pharaoh Shishak’s raid on Canaan. Learn how Sheshonq I re-established Egyptian power and left his mark on the walls of Karnak Temple . . .
Celebrating 14 years of Bible Land Explorer! Explore our archive of stories, vlogs, and research covering the archaeology, history, and geography of the biblical world . . .
Discover the recently opened Carter House near Luxor, Egypt. This mudbrick structure, replete with 1920s furniture, features the study, studio, laboratory, and living quarters of the discoverer of King Tut’s tomb . . .
Explore the stunning ruins of Dougga (ancient Thugga) in Tunisia. Discover the Mausoleum of Ateban and the Capitolium in what is known as the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa . . .
Discover the Mausoleum of Ateban in Dougga, Tunisia. Learn how a 2nd century BC bilingual inscription became the key to deciphering the extinct Numidian language . . .
Did you know ancient Ephesus had street lights? Explore the Hellenistic Harbor Road and join our 2026 Türkiye archaeology tour. See the full itinerary here! . . .
Discover the history of Medinet Habu Temple and its famous reliefs of the Sea Peoples and Philistines. See how Ramesses III recorded his greatest victory . . .
Discover the stunning Ptolemaic sphinx at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). See how traditional Egyptian art met Greek style in Cairo . . .
Explore the Tomb of Rekhmire in the Theban Necropolis. See vivid 18th-century BC murals of brick-making that bring the world of Moses and the Exodus to life.