Findings indicate that, contrary to the widespread myth, the Roman army's siege of Masada in 73 CE lasted no more than a few weeks. The study was conducted by the Neustadter expedition from TAU's ...

The importance of Masada in Roman history and its impact on Israeli culture cannot be overstated. Yet, this new research doesn't diminish the significance of the siege. Instead, it invites deeper ...

Napoleon Bonaparte issued a proclamation to the Jews of Palestine promising the “reestablishment of ancient Jerusalem,” ...

Its known as the Alamo of the ancient world the story of a band of Jewish rebels and their final stand against the Roman Army The siege of Masada recorded nearly 2000 years ago by Jewish military ...

Masada was captured by the Sicarii at the outbreak ... There he attempted to gain control of the revolt by directing the siege of the royal palace. After his followers had assassinated the high ...