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The Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, the siege that shattered Judea and reshaped Judaism

After years of rebellion and messianic fervor, Rome unleashed its full power on Jerusalem in 70 AD. This chapter follows the ...
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Archeologists confirm near-legendary tale of crusaders’ siege of Jerusalem

Recent excavations south of Jerusalem unearthed a ditch used to defend against siege towers, along with a ruined house Crusaders may have used as cover during a battle. The finds confirm some ...