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Article
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Credibility of Josephus

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of what happend at the siege of Masada where, according to the ancient Jewish historian the Jewish fighters destroyed the palace and killed themselves rather than be taken by the Romans. The author argues that the...
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Graphic
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Fortress at Masada

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice chart/map of the Roman fortress that was captured by Jewish rebels and was eventually retaken by the Romans leading to its famous destruction.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Mass Suicide at Masada

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Josephus Describes the Romans' Sack of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A short account written by Josephus, the first century Jewish historian on the events that took place during the Jewish rebellion against the Romans.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Zealot

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry on Zealots describes what they were and their role in the Jewish Revolt.