The Siege of Jerusalem (70 AD) - The Great Jewish Revolt [FULL DOCUMENTARY]

The entire documentary on the Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This massive battle is one of the most stunning of all antiquity. On display were impressive siege works and feats of bravery on both the Roman and Jewish sides as they fought mercilessly over every inch of Jerusalem. Fighting would even make its way up the the inner sanctums of the Temple Mount and witness the destruction of the Second Temple.

Literary Sources:
"The Jewish Revolt" by Si Sheppard
"The Forts of Judaea" by Samuel Rocca
"Legions of Rome" by Stephen Dando-Collins
"Uniforms of the Roman World" by Kevin Kiley

Game Engine:
Total War: Rome II

Game Mods:
Devide et Impera
Legions of Rome

Music:
"Funeral" - Centurion Soundtrack
"We are Prey" - Centurion Soundtrack
"On the Run" - Centurion Soundtrack
"The Ninth Ride Out" - Centurion Soundtrack
"Hiems" - Total War: Rome II
"Tales of Old" - Total War: Rome II
"War and Peace" - Total War: Rome II

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#SiegeOfJerusalem
#RomanArmy

[dsntmttr]

40 minutes went by like 4. This was breathtaking, especially the ending

[judsonwall]

I’ve watched hundreds, perhaps a thousand, history videos on YouTube. This was the best battle video I’ve ever seen. Standing ovation my man

[nageladon]

The way you tell these stories makes me feel as if I could have been there. Your channel stands out to me because of this. Very stirring.

[mjkelly]

I have watched this video numerous times, and I am continually impressed. The research, script, technical development, and presentation are outstanding. I have read and still teach Josephus, and his descriptions are quite vivid and dramatic. This production is very balanced and left me feeling, perhaps, like the Romans, amazed that the besieged kept coming up with new ideas. I encourage everyone to read Josephus; his depictions are vivid and emotional

[scott.russell]

I started this video thinking I would skip most of it, or change the play speed.
Nope, was captivated by every second of it.
This was an amazing production and great example of storytelling.
The final statement was well put.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this!

[matthewmcneany]

Roman Soldier - I've got this problem...
Roman General - Have you tried building a wall around it?

[Laura-Lee]

what a HUGE effort put into a video. As a Christian, I have heard about and discussed the "Destruction of the Temple in 70 AD' in a way that seems almost flippant to me now. So often we forget as we read history that it involves REAL people. Thanks for making the Bible event more real to me. I look forward to viewing more from you. You deserve the massive amount of subscribers you have.

[Daosx]

Funny how Jesus told them "do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

[TheJumpingJake]

I am, and always will be blown away with the innovation of ancient civilisations during a siege. It’s just.. mind blowing what they could achieve BY HAND in weeks/days.

[decoyspikeyhair]

This was so well done it reminds me of when The History Channel actually did shows about history.

[derekstiles]

This is one of the most incredible videos on Youtube. Thank you for taking the time to put so much detail into this.

[misternibbles]

Titus sacrificed a pig in the temple. Bro, that was a massive slap in the face.

[alexsanchez]

Your appreciation for human life and perspective-maintaining at the end of your videos is what really sets you apart from other historical presentations of such events. You've got a good head on your shoulders, and have taught me to see battles as more than just numbers vs numbers. I respect you highly for this.

[glenmartin]

One of the best recounts of the battles at Jersalem. Thank you.

[Captainkebbles]

Invicta I LOVE how you manage entertain, teach, and convey that while history is fascinating, it can also be horrible. Its easy to be swept up in the facts, numbers, and strategy and forget people suffered horribly in ways we will never know. Snuffed out by the violence we so love to read about but dread to imagine.
You're a treasure for us mate. Thanks for the hard work

[mikehenson]

I never realized just how long this siege lasted and especially how hard the Jews fought defending their City. I always try and put myself into the story and imagine the physical conditions of what the people were experiencing, and this visual telling made it much easier for me to do just that. And after this experience, I know I understand better how it must have been for both the Romans as well the Jewish people. The word horror just doesn't begin to describe it.
Thank you.

[stevena]

I love the perspective you give at the end. It’s a feeling I often have when I watch these great battles. That each and every soldier and non combatant needs to be viewed at the individual level. Each one has a name and a loving mother who held and nursed them. Each loved and wanted and dreamed and imagined. Each felt pain, hunger, thirst and so on. However in all these great wars and battles we simply lump them all into mass numbers. I’m glad I’m not the only one who imagines these battles at the human level instead of just a game of checkers.

Great video!

[heatherdale]

Of all the historical battles docs I’ve watched in my life, this rates as one of the best I’ve seen. It was so well done, I watched it a second time so my husband could see it as well.


Excellent use of visuals.

[AlbertM]

Me: The series is finally complete. This can't get any better.
Invicta: Hold my fermentum.

[redrufuss]

Absolutely incredible amount of work and research went into this! Well done!