Thanks for the welcome. I am still confused as to Missy's post though. As for me, while I don't consider myself a "Christian" I do believe in Jesus (Yeshua) and his message and deeds I am also a historian whose majors in college were history, ancient history, classical studies (including the Latin and Greek languages), archaeology, and so forth. As such, the search for the historical Jesus is very important to me. To me there is a difference between the "Jesus of Myth" and the core historical Aramaic speaking Jewish "Yeshua".
Arnie, what fascinates you so much about Jesus? Since you have a science, historical, geological background, how have you gone about studying Yeshua? I honestly don't think you're going to find an artifact.....like a sandal, robe, the holy grail, or a tomb since He rose on the 3rd day. Plus, it was a favor from Joseph of Armithea, since it was his tomb on loan for a few days. What is your drive?
He was documented by Josephus in his writings, and other sources, like Roman accounts, if you can locate true archives. Let's not forget also, that He was seen by over 500 people during, I think, a 40 day stay before He ascended to God the Father and sat at His right hand. When people sit, their job/task/mission is completed. It was then that the Holy Spirit, the 3rd in the Trinity, descended to all those who accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. I probably confused you on that one.
You know, keep at it and you will probably meet Him.