The Naked Archaeologist
Season 3 Episode 11 - Queen Esther and Purim
The Book of Esther tells us that a 5th Century bad guy named Haman wanted to kill all the Jews in Persia. He relied on a game of chance to select the day. But which game of chance was it?
Subtitles: English
Starring:Simcha Jacobovici
Directed by:Christopher Behnisch
Season 3
S03:E01 - Moses vs. Akhenaton
The Bible says that Moses was the first person to bring the idea of Monotheism - the worship of one God and one God only - to the ancients. But Sigmund Freud has a different idea.
S03:E02 - Ancient Glass
A giant slab of glass is discovered in the middle of an ancient cemetery where important Rabbis are buried. What's it doing there?
S03:E03 - Beauty
Simcha investigates ancient fashions and scents in this trend-setting episode.
S03:E04 - The Bath That Changed History
When David saw Bathsheba bathing, he was in love. They were married and history was changed. What are the impacts of the most important bath in history?
S03:E05 - The Hairy Show
Ancient hairstyles and uncovered and showed off.
S03:E06 - Rebuilding the Temple
Over two thousand years ago, the Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed, but now it is being rebuilt in some surprising places.
S03:E07 - Gone Fishing
Why does fishing imagery dominate Christianity?
S03:E08 - Naked Letters
Ancient sports and biblical sex scandals are investigated in response to viewers letters.
S03:E09 - Lilith: Queen of the Night
Who was Lilith? Was she really Adam's first wife? How has she become a feminist icon?
S03:E10 - The First Supper
A cross found in the wrong place, and dated the wrong time, threatens to upset the Christian timeline.
S03:E11 - Queen Esther and Purim
The Book of Esther tells us that a 5th Century bad guy named Haman wanted to kill all the Jews in Persia. He relied on a game of chance to select the day. But which game of chance was it?
S03:E12 - Spies and Apostles (Pt. 1)
Was Saint Paul a secret agent sent by the Romans to infiltrate the Christian movement?
S03:E13 - Spies and Apostles (Pt. 2)
Was Saint Paul a secret agent sent by the Romans to infiltrate the Christian movement?
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