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Examines historical examples of Jewish responses to cultural and military threats—such as when Alexander the Great invaded the Middle East in 330 B.C.
This program focuses on some cultural highlights of the ancient empire, including its 24-volume encyclopedia, nuanced legal code, and influential body of literature.
This program presents the history of the First Persian Empire, with particular attention paid to the historic architecture of the period’s major cities and palaces.