Whenever I visit a dig, attend a conference, or give a lecture, I’m always struck by the number of people who enthusiastically introduce themselves to me as avid readers of BAR. To a person, they speak about the magazine with a joy and a passion that are contagious and inspiring. As BAR prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year, we invite you to share this passion for biblical archaeology with your fellow readers. We want your stories and memories of the sites, discoveries, and controversies you have most enjoyed (or not!) in these pages through the years. From freeing […]