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S1 E10 John The Baptist

Documentary

NR

24 minutes

Dec 31, 2004

New archaeology has revealed what may be the cave where St. John baptized new converts to Christianity. Simcha checks out the cave and learns more about this major Christian saint.Featuring: Simcha Jacobovici

Season 1, 26 Episodes

The Naked Archaeologist - Delilah's People

Delilah's People,

Calling someone a Philistine is the ultimate insult - but archaeology turns the insult into a compliment. We examine the tribe of Delilah and Goliath, their fertility cults, and a temple like the one Samson may have destroyed with his bare hands.

The Naked Archaeologist - Who Invented the Alphabet?

Who Invented the Alphabet?,

Everyone assumes the Greeks invented the alphabet, but what are its real origins? From desert caves to urban graffiti, we trace the origins and evolution of simple shapes that democratized communication as it spread through the ancient world.

The Naked Archaeologist - Jerusalem & The Black Prince

Jerusalem & The Black Prince,

It's been an enduring mystery for two thousand years; what stopped the brutal Assyrian army from sacking Jerusalem in 701 BCE? Scholars around the world have puzzled over this mystery for hundreds of years.

The Naked Archaeologist - What Killed Herod?

What Killed Herod?,

One of the most brutal and brilliant leaders of ancient times, the first century King left a disconcerting legacy. And, he died the most gruesome and mysterious death.

The Naked Archaeologist - Real or Fake?

The antiquities market has always been plagued by fakes and forgeries. We also discover an early and sensational fake, the fabrication of an entire culture complete with artifacts that made their way into some of the world's greatest museums.

The Naked Archaeologist - Fame or Forgery?

Fame or Forgery?,

The antiquities market has always been plagued by fakes and forgeries. We also discover an early and sensational fake, the fabrication of an entire culture complete with artifacts that made their way into some of the world's greatest museums.

The Naked Archaeologist - Accidental Archaeology

Accidental Archaeology,

In North America it would be pretty unusual to have a bulldozer hit anything besides a hidden gas line or cable...but in Israel, the cumbersome building tool often unearths ancient treasures.

The Naked Archaeologist - Biblical Food

The Bible is full of references to the kinds of food ancients ate - but there are no recipes. Simcha learns what archaeology tells us about what people ate in ancient times; shops in Jerusalem for ingredients noted in the Bible and attempt to cook a meal

The Naked Archaeologist - Jesus: The Early Years

Jesus: The Early Years,

The Gospels sometimes contradict each other in their descriptions of Jesus' early years and not much is known about how he spent his childhood. Now archaeology can help uncover some clues about his early influences and even his birth.

The Naked Archaeologist - John The Baptist

John The Baptist,

New archaeology has revealed what may be the cave where St. John baptized new converts to Christianity. Simcha checks out the cave and learns more about this major Christian saint.

The Naked Archaeologist - True Blue

Why is a debate about a colour so intensely important to some Orthodox Jews? How did the recipe for the true Royal Blue become lost?

The Naked Archaeologist - Return of the Hilazon

Return of the Hilazon,

Why is a debate about a colour so intensely important to some Orthodox Jews? How did the recipe for the true Royal Blue become lost?

The Naked Archaeologist - Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing,

The first-century historian, Flavius Josephus, is the most frequently quoted scholar when it comes to the history of Jesus' time. His vivid descriptions of historic events give us a clear picture of Roman times.

The Naked Archaeologist - Crucifixion

In ancient times, before the crucifixion, it was common practice to use this method of execution to deter others from opposing Roman rule. Despite the fact that so many were crucified, little physical evidence of it remains.

The Naked Archaeologist - King David

The Bible paints a picture of King David as a mighty hero - capable of slaying giants, conquering enemies, and starting the messianic line that leads to Jesus. But for decades archaeologists have been struggling to find evidence of David's mighty kingdom.

The Naked Archaeologist - Jezebel: Bible Bad Girl

Jezebel: Bible Bad Girl,

How did this Phoenician princess become one of the Bible's best, or worst, femme fatales? Jezebel married Israelite King Ahab. But the Israelites' new queen didn't move into the bridal chamber alone.

The Naked Archaeologist - The Oldest Leper

The Oldest Leper,

Ancients suffered from hundreds of ailments, some of which still plague us today. Leprosy is mentioned in the Bible frequently, and now archaeology has uncovered what may be the bones of the oldest leper.

The Naked Archaeologist - Joshua

Joshua: One of the Bible's greatest generals. The Bible says he conquered Canaan, the land God promised the Israelites. But did the Old Testament's fiercest warrior even exist? It's hard to find traces of Joshua.

The Naked Archaeologist - Masada

After the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, legend has it that a group of about 1,000 politicized Jews made a legendary last stand on the Herodian palace in the desert, Masada.

The Naked Archaeologist - Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?,

In the 1950s a Bedouin shepherd's sheep stumbled upon some ancient scrolls in a cave on the shores of the Dead Sea. This accidental find would prove to be the greatest archaeological discovery of the twentieth century.

The Naked Archaeologist - Holy Hot Spot

For Jews, Christians, and Muslims the Temple Mount or Al-Haram al-Sharif, is one of the holiest places on the planet. These overlapping claims also make it one of the most dangerous flash points in the Middle East.

The Naked Archaeologist - Biblical Epicentre

Biblical Epicentre,

For Jews, Christians, and Muslims the Temple Mount, or Al-Haram al-Sharif, is one of the holiest places on the planet. These overlapping claims also make it one of the most dangerous flash points in the Middle East.

The Naked Archaeologist - The Mother of Archaeology

The Mother of Archaeology,

St. Helena was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine. She convinced him to establish Christianity as the official state religion in the 4th century. She was also the first Christian pilgrim.

The Naked Archaeologist - Who Wrote the Bible?

Who Wrote the Bible?,

The Bible is made up of dozens of books, but tradition has it that the first five books were dictated to Moses, by God. But could Moses have really written down the words that God spoke, including the Ten Commandments?

The Naked Archaeologist - Where Is Mount Sinai?

Where Is Mount Sinai?,

For thousands of years, people have wondered which peak in the Sinai Peninsula is the legendary mountain where Moses is supposed to have received the 10 commandments.

The Naked Archaeologist - The Real Mount Sinai

The Real Mount Sinai,

For thousands of years, people have wondered which peak in the Sinai Peninsula is the legendary mountain where Moses is supposed to have received the 10 commandments.

Details

The Naked Archaeologist

Documentary

TV-14

2 Seasons

24 minutes

Featuring amateur archaeologist, enthusiast, and multi-award-winning investigative filmmaker, Simcha Jacobovici, The Naked Archaeologist is an irreverent, entertaining, and eye-opening journey into the fascinating archaeology of the ancient world.

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