PBS5 年
In the first century AD, Jews lived across the Roman Empire in relative harmony.
Protected by Rome and allowed to continue their religion, everything was fine until rebellion in Judaea led to a major change in the practice of their faith. By the beginning of the first century ...
National Geographic news6 年
Herod I: The controversial king who transformed the Holy Land
Few figures in history have had such a controversial reputation as King Herod I of Judaea. In the Christian tradition, Herod is the villain in the Christmas story. The Gospel of Matthew recounts ...
PBS8 年
Painting of Jesus and his disciples
A short life and brutal death was enough to ensure that Jesus’ message of hope and everlasting life would spread across Judaea, across the Empire and ultimately, across the world. One of the ...
Live Science on MSN1 个月
Evidence of Assyrians' conquest of Holy Land discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have found evidence of an Assyrian military campaign against Judaea that resulted in the siege of Jerusalem.