Masada: They Chose Death Over Surrender

Added: 2026-05-23

[00:00:00]In 73 AD, Rome surrounded the desert fortress [music] of Masada.

[00:00:06]High above the Dead Sea, the defenders had nowhere left to run.

[00:00:10]>> [music] >> The Roman legions built a massive ramp to break the fortress.

[00:00:15]But the defenders refused to be taken alive.

[00:00:19]Masada became one of history's most haunting last stands.