This, Zertal says, is where Joshua allotted the new land ... students to map the hills and desert on the Jordan River’s west bank, seeking evidence that would illuminate how the ancient ...

From ancient tunnels to modern memorials, a week in the Holy Land offers a powerful blend of prayer, discovery and awe. Clockwise from left: A view of the Jerusalem model, showcasing how the city ...

he’s part of a 700-year-old Franciscan mission to look after and protect ancient religious sites in the Holy Land—and, since the 19th century, to excavate them according to scientific principles.