The siege of Masada, a 900-strong group of Jewish zealots held out against a 5,000-man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress after the destruction of the Second Temple.
Flavius Silva, commander of Roman Judea, attempts to find a peaceful resolution with the Jewish Zealots, but events in Rome lead to the siege of Masada, where Roman engineering skills must overcome both the unforgiving climate and terrain, as well as the determination and resourcefulness of Eleazar Ben Yair and his followers.
Aired: Apr 5, 1981First up: Raids on Roman garrisons lead to a showdown between the Zealot lead...
Aired: Apr 6, 1981While the Romans ready their offensive, Silva (Peter O'Toole) seeks comfort f...
Aired: Apr 7, 1981A Zealot plot to demoralize the Romans provokes retaliation against the camp'...
Aired: Apr 8, 1981Conclusion. Action builds to a tragic climax as the Romans assault the fortre...
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