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The Greek Alphabet and Its Surprising Connection to Egyptian Hieroglyphics

While the history of the alphabet of a particular language may not be of interest to many, it was quite significant to the Greeks. Lots of ancient Greek records contain stories about how they got their alphabet. It was...

Ancient Goddess With a ‘Tear’ Found in Gaza

When a farmer in the Gaza Strip discovered the head of a 4,500-year-old ancient goddess statue, it sparked a new interest in Canaanite history. Archaeologists dubbed it the "tear goddess" due to a tear-shaped mark under her eye, according to...

The Controversy Over Whether the Israelites Really Conquered Canaan

A multitude of evidence shows that the Israelites were one of the peoples inhabiting Ancient Palestine, also known as Canaan. However, there is some controversy about how they arrived there. The traditional viewpoint, based on the Bible, is that...

Which Nations Lived in Ancient Palestine?

Historically, several different nations have lived in Ancient Palestine. The most famous of these are undoubtedly the Israelites, due to their rich history as described in the Bible. However, they are not the only nation that lived in the...

Did Ancient Phoenicia Really Exist?

The Phoenicians were, for a long time, significant rivals to the Greeks in dominating Mediterranean trade. Interestingly, they shared quite a few similarities to the ancient Greeks. But what do we actually know about them? Did a place called...

Missing Link to First Written Alphabet Discovered on Ancient Pottery

Early writing found on a 3,500-year-old pottery shard in Israel may represent the "missing link" in the development of the first alphabet.