The Apostle Peter, Anchor of the Church
All traditions need anchors in the past. To anchor the church in Rome the fourth century Pope Damasus wrote Roman style poetry and venerated martyrs, above all the Apostle Peter.
Photographing Iraq
Mesopotamia is a difficult place to make a mark. But for one Iraqi neurologist, a passion for archaeological photography has opened Mesopotamia to the world.
Nefertiti on Her Chariot – The Use of Chariots in Ancient Egypt
Chariots appear in Egypt in the early second millennium as modes of transportation and weapons of war. For a brief time, women were also drivers.
The Cushites: Race and Representation in the Hebrew Bible
The Cushites are mentioned 54 times in the Hebrew Bible. The texts are conscious of skin color but what mattered was the relationship with God.