Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury — Season 1, Episode 2: A Clash of Empires
Documentary • 42 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
When King Herod claims Jerusalem from the Hasmoneans, he angers Cleopatra, who wants to reclaim Judea. Despite this conflict, Herod the Great manages to modernize the ancient city, revolutionizing the city of God forever.
About Jerusalem: City of Faith and Fury
An exploration into how a small arid town with no natural resources became a place of pilgrimage for three of the most prominent world religions, and how 3,000 years of conflicts have led directly to the struggles of today.