Tag: Dr. George Sparks
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▶️ Pool of Siloam: Now What Did They Find?
In the latest episode of Biblical Archaeology from the Ground Down, we dive deep into one of Jerusalem’s most captivating ancient sites: the Pool of Siloam. Join us as we uncover the latest archaeological discoveries from ongoing excavations at this iconic location, revealing what treasures have been unearthed and their profound biblical connections. We explore…
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▶️ Nebuchadnezzar II: From Glory to Grass
Join Dr. David Graves as he delves deeper into the historical figure of Nebuchadnezzar II, one of the most famous Babylonian kings mentioned in the Bible. In this episode, Dr. Graves examines the archaeological evidence that corroborates the biblical accounts, offering insights into the life and reign of this legendary ruler. 42:11
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▶️ Nabopolassar: Rebuilding Babylon
Explore the historical context of Nebuchadnezzar from the Bible as Dr. Graves and Dr. Sparks delve into the archaeological finding of a tablet that mentions Nebuchadnezzar’s father. 23:44
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▶️ Forging the Ancient World: How Did Philistine Iron Shape Ancient Civilizations? Part 2
Welcome to a new episode of Biblical Archaeology from the Ground Down, hosted by Dr. George Sparks and Dr. David E. Graves! In this exciting second part of our two-part series, “Forging the Ancient World: How did Philistine Iron Shape Ancient Civilizations? Part 2,” we dive deeper into the fascinating story of iron’s impact on…
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▶️ Doing Archaeology in War: Update on the Tell Shiloh Excavations, 2025: The Quest for the Tabernacle with Dr. Scott Stripling
Welcome to an exciting new episode of Biblical Archaeology from the Ground Down, hosted by Dr. George Sparks and Dr. David E. Graves! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Scott Stripling, the esteemed director of the Shiloh Excavations in Israel, who takes us on a journey through the remarkable discoveries from this season’s…
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▶️ Forging the Ancient World: How Did Philistine Iron Shape Ancient Civilizations? Part 1
Welcome to Biblical Archaeology from the Ground Down, hosted by Dr. George Sparks and Dr. David E. Graves! In this exciting two-part series, “Forging the Ancient World: How Did Philistine Iron Shape Ancient Civilizations? Part 1,” we dive into the transformative impact of Iron Age weaponry and technology in the ancient Near East. Join us as…
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▶️ Infancy Ossuary: What’s Inside?
Join Dr. David E. Graves as he discusses the fascinating infancy ossuary, currently on loan from a museum vault, with host Dr. Sparks. In this captivating episode, Dr. Sparks unveils remarkable artifacts from the ossuary, including oil lamps, coins, a perfume bottle, and the Givat HaMivtar heel bone—a rare archaeological evidence of crucifixion. Dive into…
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▶️ Ashurbanipal: Lion Hunt
Discover the fascinating story of Ashurbanipal, his connection to the Bible, the significance of ancient lion hunting, and more in this engaging video featuring Dr. Graves and Dr. Sparks. 30:25
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▶️ Bronze Bust Weight: Emperor Vespasian
In this video, Dr. Sparks and Dr. Graves delve into the fascinating archaeological discovery of a bronze bust depicting an emperor, and identified as a bronze weight. Join them as they explore its significance and the insights it offers into ancient history. 03:42
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▶️ Jesus Boat Artifacts Found
Join Dr. George Sparks on Explorers of the Lost Vaults as he uncovers the fascinating history behind the artifacts of the Jesus Boat, discovered near the Sea of Galilee in 1986. In this episode, Dr. Sparks retrieves ancient pottery, nails, hooks, and arrowheads from the vault, examining their craftsmanship and revealing their significance to first-century fishing. Dive…