Strata: Old Lamp Gets a Facelift
Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Review is the flagship publication of the Biblical Archaeology Society. For more than 40 years it has been making the world of archaeology in the lands of the Bible come alive for the interested layperson. Full of vivid images and articles written by leading scholars, this is a must read for anyone interested in the archaeology of the ancient Near East.
Strata: 2015 BAR Scholarship Winners
Hot, dusty days and nights full of learning—this is the life of an archaeologist during the excavation season. Working from dawn to dusk, everyone—from excavation directors to first-year volunteers—contributes to the effort of unearthing and interpreting the past. This is no easy task but requires countless hours of pickaxing, hauling dirt, sweeping floors, measuring, sifting, washing pottery and a host of other duties.
Strata: Cartoon Caption Contest
“Boy, where’s the S.P.C.A. when you need one?”
—Sarah Jann, Banning, California
Strata: In History
Strata: To See or Not to See
To see, or not to see, that is the question.
Strata: Just for Fun
What did one mudbrick wall say to the other mudbrick wall?
Nothing. They were too plastered.
Submitted by Jeffrey R. Zorn, adjunct associate professor in the department of Near Eastern studies at Cornell University.
Strata: Exhibit Watch: Pathway Through the Holy Pages
THROUGH OCTOBER 16, 2011
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
www.okcmoa.com
Strata: What Is It?
A. Israelite watering can
B. Messapian baby bottle
C. Egyptian piggy bank
D. Philistine canteen
E. Greek wine jar
Answer: B. Messapian baby bottle
Strata: In Their Own Words
Strata: Exhibit Watch: Ancient Engraving at Its Finest
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