Bible Unearthed — Season 1, Episode 10: Weird Archaeology

Episode synopsis

Real archaeology isn’t exactly an Indiana Jones movie, but neither is it just monotonous digging holes in the dirt or reading dusty books in a quiet library. While there can be a lot of hard work involved in archaeology, excavating pottery over and over again, and rediscovering the artifacts and architecture of everyday life, there are also many things found in archaeology that can be described as “weird.” You have probably seen some documentary, tv show, or movie that claims aliens built an impressive ancient monument or brought complex written language to humans, such as the pyramids of Giza and the system of Egyptian hieroglyphs. As weird and ridiculous as that may sound, there are many discoveries in archaeology that are legitimate and weird—unexplained or just outright strange.

About Bible Unearthed

This 12-part series explores the history, importance and impact of archaeology and how discoveries help us better understand the ancient world. Dave Stotts, host of Drive Thru History®, introduces his friend and expert, Titus Kennedy, PhD, to unpack the world of archaeology in the Holy Land. They are joined by longtime travel companion and Drive Thru History® writer, Randall Niles. The team teaches from an interactive studio filled with artifacts, models, slides and gizmos. There are also fun cutaways to Titus and Dave at dig sites and museums throughout Israel and the Mediterranean region. The team gets dirty with the basic tools, technologies and discoveries of archaeology, while focusing on the key locations and artifacts that make the Bible come alive. Entertaining and educational, Bible Unearthed™ is a great apologetics resource for the entire family.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1What is Archaeology?
• E2The Impact of Archaeology
• E3Locating Archaeological Sites
• E4The Life of an Archaeologist
• E5What's Being Discovered Today?
• E6Archaeological Mysteries
• E7Top Discoveries in Bible Archaeology
• E8Getting Involved with Archaeology
• E9Trends in Archaeology
• E11Accidental Discoveries in Archaeology
• E12What's Left to be Discovered