Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
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Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
53 - The Story of Manasseh: The Evil King Who Saved Judah
Histories of the Holy Land Podcast
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7 months ago
53 - The Story of Manasseh: The Evil King Who Saved Judah
Send us a text History remembers King Manasseh as Judah's most wicked ruler, but archaeological evidence tells a different story. For 55 years, he kept his tiny kingdom alive through shrewd diplomacy and careful governance, transforming defeat into survival. While his father Hezekiah's rebellion against Assyria had devastated the kingdom, Manasseh took a pragmatic approach - restoring local shrines, rebuilding trade networks, and turning Judah into a valuable buffer state between Assyria and ...
Histories of the Holy Land Podcast
Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
