Decoding the ancient tale of mass suicide in the Judaean desert | Aeon Essays

Have archaeologists proven the ancient tale of mass suicide in the Judaean desert or twisted science for political end?

Source: Decoding the ancient tale of mass suicide in the Judaean desert | Aeon Essays

A good overview of the excavations of Masada, the politics involved, and the problems with Josephus’ account of the end of the Zealot holdouts. I have always been suspicious of the story. Judge for yourselves!