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Masada in 10 Minutes
Desert cliffs, Roman legions, and a last stand that became legend—this is the story of Masada. In Masada in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how a group of Jewish rebels, fleeing the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, fortified themselves on a mountain fortress overlooking the Dead Sea. Led by Eleazar ben Yair, the defenders held off Rome's mightiest army for months, watching as the Romans built massive siege ramps. When defeat became inevitable, the rebels chose death over enslavement, leaving behind one of the most haunting episodes in Jewish history. We'll look at the archaeology…
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