The Naked Archaeologist

The Naked Archaeologist

Simcha Jacobovici hosts this 26-part series, stripping biblical archaeology naked and treating the Bible stories with his own brand of investigative journalism.
IMDb 7.2/1020082 seasons
Faith and SpiritualityDocumentarySmart
Faith and SpiritualityDocumentarySmart
IMDb 7.2/1020082 seasons
3 episodes

  • 12. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 12 - The Curse of the Maccabee Tomb

    12. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 12 - The Curse of the Maccabee Tomb

    Everybody knows Chanukah: that holiday in mid December that doesn't involve reindeer. But where does it come from? The Naked Archaeologist explores the "miracle of the oil" and the Maccabees, who freed the Temple in Jerusalem and without whom we wouldn't celebrate Chanukah.
    Everybody knows Chanukah: that holiday in mid December that doesn't involve reindeer. But where does it come from? The Naked Archaeologist explores the "miracle of the oil" and the Maccabees, who freed the Temple in Jerusalem and without whom we wouldn't celebrate Chanukah.
    13+
    22min
    Jun 28, 2008

  • 17. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 17 - Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

    17. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 17 - Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

    Who was Pontius Pilate? Was he a brutal dictator with a habit of crucifying dissenters, or just an easy-going guy who had a fetish for keeping his hands clean? Following the latest evidence and talking to leading experts the Naked Archaeologist is determined to find out.
    Who was Pontius Pilate? Was he a brutal dictator with a habit of crucifying dissenters, or just an easy-going guy who had a fetish for keeping his hands clean? Following the latest evidence and talking to leading experts the Naked Archaeologist is determined to find out.
    13+
    22min
    Aug 3, 2008

  • 21. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 21 - Babes, Brothels and Baths

    21. The Naked Archaeologist - Season 2, Episode 21 - Babes, Brothels and Baths

    Prostitution: the world's oldest profession. The Hebrew Bible mentions prostitution in lots of places. But the juiciest sex story involving a prostitute is the one about Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38--where prostitution is the lynch pin to the whole plot.
    Prostitution: the world's oldest profession. The Hebrew Bible mentions prostitution in lots of places. But the juiciest sex story involving a prostitute is the one about Judah and Tamar in Genesis 38--where prostitution is the lynch pin to the whole plot.
    NR
    22min
    Oct 24, 2008
    • The Naked Archaeologist
    Faith and SpiritualityDocumentarySmart
    IMDb 7.2/1020082 seasons
    Simcha Jacobovici hosts this 26-part series, stripping biblical archaeology naked and treating the Bible stories with his own brand of investigative journalism.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Concetta Principe
    Cast
    Simcha JacoboviciGabriel BarkayYair ZakovitchJames CharlesworthShlomo MoussaieffMino CarboneJames D. TaborAmnon Ben TorNicole Kornberg-JacoboviciDan Bahat
    Studio
    Syndicado
    Content advisory
    13+
    violenceFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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