Alb: A long white linen vestment with sleeves, it symbolizes the purity of heart that the priest brings to the altar.

The ancient Egyptians continued the tradition, carving sacred symbols in reverse to leave imprints in wax or clay ... of wearing the ring on the pinky, which made sealing easier without ...

A recent study reveals that the Saimaa ringed seal is evolutionally much more differentiated than previously known. Indeed, researchers suggest that ...

suddenly pulled a gold ring from the dirt. At first, he thought it was something modern—perhaps dropped by one of our team members. But when I examined it, I immediately recognized its ancient ...

But Rivka Lengler, one of the first excavators to examine the artifact, recognized its ancient design and called over the rest of the team. “When I held this ring in my hand, I felt that I could ...

Archaeologists in the City of David in Israel have struck gold twice this year – finding yet another gold ring. A gold ring set with a red gemstone dating back 2,300 years was recently ...

A Roman ring from as far back as 200 A.D. was found ... that likely housed a gladiator. Located near an ancient forum and amphitheater that once hosted Roman gladiators, the extensive necropolis ...

The find offers a unique glimpse into ancient customs and global connections. The gold ring was found during an excavation led by the Israel Antiquities Authority. It was located in the ...