A criminal trial has begun of an archaeologist accused of forging a trove of Roman artifacts that allegedly show a third-century depiction of Jesus’ crucifixion, Egyptian hieroglyphics and the early use of the Basque language. Source: https://www.livescience.com/archaeologist-accused-forging-jesus-crucifixion-portrayal.html
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Hidden baby Jesus revealed under Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Virgin of the Rocks’
Baby Jesus and his wings are just some of the images hidden beneath da Vinci’s “Virgin of the Rocks”. Source: https://www.livescience.com/da-vinci-painting-hiding-baby-jesus.html
Why this 15th-century ‘Jesus-lamb’ painting is creeping people out
A famous 15th-century altarpiece has been restored in Belgium, and people are freaked out by the artist’s original image of a human-faced Jesus sheep. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ghent-altarpiece-creepy-sheep.html
Get ready for the ’20s!
“Anybody besides me notice that the past two decades have been nameless?” Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/get-ready-for-the-2020s-decade…
From Jesus’ Time: The 10 Most Interesting Biblical Discoveries of 2019
From long-lost churches to marvelous mosaics, here are the most intriguing biblical discoveries archaeologists made in 2019. Source: https://www.livescience.com/jesus-biblical-archaeology-discoveries-2019.html
Was the Christmas Star real?
Are there any possible astronomical explanations for the Star of Bethlehem or Christmas star? Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/was-the-christmas-star-real…
Piece of Jesus’ manger returned to Bethlehem
A piece of wood believed to have come from the actual manger of Jesus himself is returning home for Christmas. The relic, which is only around the siz… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/332527/piece-of-jesus-manger-returned-to-bethlehem…
Jesus Painting Bound for the Dump Is Lost Renaissance Masterpiece Worth $27 Million
A 13th-century painting that hung over an elderly French woman’s hot plate for years has sold at auction for $26.8 million. Source: https://www.livescience.com/Cimabue-hot-plate-painting-sells-at-auction.html
Archaeologists Identify ‘Lost’ Jerusalem Street Built by Pontius Pilate — the Man Who Condemned Jesus to Death
Archaeologists have identified a grand street in Jerusalem that was built by Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea who is famous for overseeing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Source: https://www.livescience.com/pontius-pilate-street-jerusalem-found.html
$3,000 ‘Jesus shoes’ sell out in minutes
A bizarre new type of footwear inspired by the Biblical story of Jesus walking on water recently went on sale. The insanely expensive shoes, which are… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/331211/3000-jesus-shoes-sell-out-in-minutes…