Ward SanfordJan 25 minHappy New Year 2023! Or should it be 2029? AD or CE? Understanding Roman Politics can help— According to nearly all the world today this is now the year 2023 AD—Anno Domini (or 2023 CE—Common Era). Anno Domini being the Latin...
Ward SanfordOct 10, 20223 minHerodium: Herod's Other MasadaWhen people think of King Herod and a palace fortress they usually think of Masada in the desert next to the Dead Sea. But King Herod...
Ward SanfordOct 2, 20223 minThe Temple Mount Qanatir: What is the Origin of these Dramatic Archways?The Golden Dome of the Rock is a visual feature on the Temple Mount known worldwide. But those who visit the Temple Mount find there is...