Masada, a 900-strong group of Jewish zealots, withstood a 5,000-man Roman legion's siege after the destruction of the Second Temple.
Roman commander Flavius Silva initially pursues a peaceful resolution with the Jewish Zealots, but ultimately, the siege of Masada unfolds, pitting Roman engineering against the unforgiving climate, treacherous terrain, and the unyielding defiance of Eleazar Ben Yair and his followers.
Aired: Apr 5, 1981A tense confrontation unfolds between the Zealot leader and a Roman commander...
Aired: Apr 6, 1981The Romans prepare for battle, but Silva's focus is disrupted by a captivatin...
Aired: Apr 7, 1981A cunning envoy assumes command of the camp, ousting Silva, and responds with...
Aired: Apr 8, 1981The next episode's climax unfolds with a heart-pumping battle as the Romans d...
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