The Story of the Jews
Description: In this programme, historian Simon Schama explores the story of the Jewish people from ancient times to the present day. The story begins 3,000 years ago when a tribal people emerged in a contested land and had a stormy relationship with a faceless, formless God. Schama goes on to explain how the ancient Jews' identity was developed through events such as war, enslavement and exile. The story includes a cast of historical characters, including Sigmund Freud dying in exile in London and Jewish historian Josephus, who witnessed the Romans destroying the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
Genre: History
Year Released: 2013
First episode air date: September 1, 2013
Program Creator: Simon Schama
Network: BBC Two
Writers: Simon Schama
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual
Genres: History, Documentary
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Genre: History
Year Released: 2013
First episode air date: September 1, 2013
Program Creator: Simon Schama
Network: BBC Two
Writers: Simon Schama
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual
Genres: History, Documentary
Watch Trailer
