Found Treasures at the Museum: 10 Interesting Facts about the Lewis Chessmen

One of the most famous found treasures displayed at the British Museum are the Lewis Chessmen.  In 2003, a special episode on BBC Television listed the top ten treasures discovered in Britain and the Lewis Chessmen made the list. They are surrounded with mystery, and continue to attract millions of …

The Copper Scroll: One of the Most Mysterious Manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Between the years 1947 and 1954, in 11 caves on the northwest shore of the Dead Sea, a group of 930 ancient texts, dating back to 250 BC to 50 AD, were discovered.  They amazed the world.  Biblical texts, along with other sectarian and nonsectarian Jewish works were brought to …