Jerusalem 70 CE: The Siege That Changed History Forever

Описание: In 70 CE, the world’s most efficient war machine met human desperation in a collision that would reshape the course of history. Join us as we go behind the walls of Jerusalem during the climax of the First Jewish Revolt.

From the calculated logistics of Roman generals Vespasian and Titus to the internal chaos and heroic resistance within the city, we explore the tactical, political, and human cost of this five-month siege. Witness the destruction of the Second Temple—a wound that still resonates in collective memory—and the rise of an imperial power that used victory as public theater.

In this video, we cover:

The origins of the First Jewish Revolt.

The transition of power from Emperor Nero to the Flavian dynasty.

The brutal mechanics of Roman siege warfare.

The internal factions that divided Jerusalem’s defenders.

The lasting legacy of the Siege in Jewish and Roman history.

Tags
Siege of Jerusalem, 70 CE, Roman Empire, Jewish History, First Jewish Revolt, Emperor Titus, Vespasian, Second Temple, Military History, Ancient Warfare, Jerusalem History, Josephus, Arch of Titus, Roman Legions, History Documentary

Timeline
0:00 – Jerusalem: A City on the Edge

0:30 – The First Jewish Revolt Begins

0:51 – From Nero to Titus: A Change in Command

1:10 – A City Divided: Internal Chaos

1:28 – The Siege Begins (April 70 CE)

1:46 – The Mechanics of Roman Siege Warfare

2:18 – The Second Wall and the Fight for Survival

2:37 – Famine and the Collapse of Social Trust

2:56 – Josephus: The Controversial Narrator

3:14 – The Chokehold: The Circumvallation Wall

3:29 – The Final Assault on the Temple

4:03 – The Destruction of the Second Temple

4:22 – The Aftermath: Loss and Enslavement

4:38 – Rome’s Triumph: Victory as Theater

4:57 – The Arch of Titus and Imperial Memory

5:13 – A Legacy That Lasts Millennia