Housing the original Ten Commandments and said to contain unearthly power, the Ark of the Covenant has been an object of fascination for generations. Why have so many people across the centuries tirelessly searched for this relic? And can it ever really be found?

In this lecture led by historical archaeologist and anthropologist Dr. Karen Bellinger, trace the history, myths, and legends surrounding the Ark of the Covenant. As you examine the leading theories about this enduring mystery, you’ll get a glimpse at how the story of the Ark has captured the public’s imagination and why it continues to beguile us more than a millennia after it was first recorded. While the actual existence of the Ark remains a topic of debate, the search for this iconic relic of the ancient world, nevertheless, continues.