Nearly 2000 years ago, a dark, inhospitable cave located in a canyon near the Dead Sea was a secret hideout for Jewish refugees fleeing for their lives from the oppressive rule of the Roman Empire. In 1960, archaeologists discovered dramatic letters.
General Note: Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Public performance rights.Standard format.Originally broadcast on the public television series Nova.
Participant or Performer Note: Narrated by Keith David.