Episodes (26)

The Would-be Messiah
S02E01 · The Would-be Messiah

May 16, 2008

One hundred years after Jesus was crucified, a warrior hailed by rabbis as the Jewish messiah led a massive rebellion against Roman occupation in Israel. Who was this would-be messiah? This is the story of the rabbis' best kept secret.

The Search for St. Peter
S02E02 · The Search for St. Peter

May 23, 2008

At the Vatican in Rome stands the most iconic Christian church in the world, St. Peter's Basilica. It's named after the one-time fisherman turned saint St Peter. According to Christian tradition, Peter is buried deep in the catacombs underneath the basilica. But is there any actual archaeological proof that St. Peter is there?

A Nabatean by Any Other Name
S02E03 · A Nabatean by Any Other Name

May 30, 2008

What do a lost city, a forgotten empire, deodorant and Moses have in common? The Naked Archaeologist is on a mission to find out. The Nabateans, an ancient and mysterious people built the beautiful hidden city of Petra. It was an empire, which rested on the trade of Frankincense, which was, among other things, ancient deodorant. But who were the Nabateans?

Chasing the Temple Booty: Part One
S02E04 · Chasing the Temple Booty: Part One

May 05, 2008

3000 years ago, in Jerusalem stood King Solomon's Temple - the holiest temple on earth for the Jews. It housed priceless treasures so marvelous that they were considered the most intimate symbols of communication between God and earth.

Chasing the Temple Booty: Part Two
S02E05 · Chasing the Temple Booty: Part Two

May 05, 2008

3000 years ago, in Jerusalem stood King Solomon's Temple - the holiest temple on earth for the Jews. It housed priceless treasures so marvelous that they were considered the most intimate symbols of communication between God and earth.

The Legacy of King Solomon: Part 1
S02E06 · The Legacy of King Solomon: Part 1

May 21, 2008

King Solomon has been the source of great debate in recent years: Was he, or wasn't he, a real historical figure? Taking clues from the Bible, the Naked Archaeologist attempts to separate fact from fiction and figure out what legacy King Solomon left behind.

The Legacy of King Solomon: Part 2
S02E07 · The Legacy of King Solomon: Part 2

May 01, 2008

In part two, the Naked Archaeologist takes his investigation of King Solomon up a notch, and makes some amazing discoveries that just might prove that Solomon really was the King of Israel in the 10th Century BCE.

Decoding Ezekiel's Vision
S02E08 · Decoding Ezekiel's Vision

Jun 11, 2008

Since the beginning of time, man has searched the heavens for answers to the meaning and purpose of life. But what did the ancients know about the make-up of the universe? And what archaeology is out there that can tell us how they mapped the stars?

Jewish Rome
S02E09 · Jewish Rome

Jun 18, 2008

The Catacombs, the Vatican, the Churches--to much of the world Rome IS Christianity. But with the oldest European Jewish community in the world, is there another story under Rome? Starting in the historic streets of the Jewish Ghetto and ending in the rarely seen Jewish Catacombs, the Naked Archaeologist digs down to an older, deeper layer of Rome--one that predates Christianity by centuries.

The Giants of Genesis
S02E10 · The Giants of Genesis

Jun 20, 2008

In Genesis 6:4 of the Old Testament it says: "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown." Who are these giants that the bible speaks about?

All in the Family: The Story of Lot and His Daughters
S02E11 · All in the Family: The Story of Lot and His Daughters

Jan 01, 2008

The story of Lot and his daughters is racy. Few people remember that Lot had a drunken fling with his daughters after his wife was killed as they all escaped from Sodom. But why is Lot venerated as a Saint. And more to the point, what were they doing in Sodom that was so bad it makes incest look good?

The Curse of the Maccabee Tomb
S02E12 · The Curse of the Maccabee Tomb

Jan 01, 2008

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.

The Search for King David's Harp
S02E13 · The Search for King David's Harp

Aug 06, 2008

King David, biblical king of Israel, was a man of many talents. He slew Goliath. He conquered the Philistines. His sex life was X rated, but he also played the harp. Apparently he got pretty good at it. How do we know? There's a passage in I Samuel that says King Saul wanted a "cunning harp player" to calm his nerves when the evil spirit was upon him.

Hangin' with Judas
S02E14 · Hangin' with Judas

Jan 01, 2008

It was the kiss heard round the world, and in its wake a new religion was born. But was Judas Iscariot really the man who betrayed Jesus, or just a handy scapegoat? Following clues in the Bible and investigating archaeology in the Holy Land, the Naked Archaeologist is on the trail of the world's most famous traitor.

The Miracle Workers of Galilee
S02E15 · The Miracle Workers of Galilee

Sep 17, 2008

A miracle is a concrete example of divine intervention and proof of the supernatural power of God. The Christian Bible tells us that Jesus performed at least 36 miracles in his lifetime, most of them in the Galilee. But was Jesus the only miracle maker of his time? What if we look at the Jesus miracles through the lens of first century Judaism?

The Collector
S02E16 · The Collector

Sep 24, 2008

Shlomo Moussaieff has one of the most impressive, and most controversial collections of antiquities in the world. We profile this fascinating character and get a rare look at artifacts that are rarely seen. From 2500-year-old magic bowls to erotic temple cult objects, the Naked Archaeologist is hands-on with the Moussaieff collection...and he starts a collection of his own.

Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness
S02E17 · Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness

Dec 31, 2023

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.

What Happened to the JC Bunch?
S02E18 · What Happened to the JC Bunch?

Sep 19, 2008

The earliest Christians were in fact Jews - essentially, a Jewish sect of Jesus followers. They followed Jesus and respected his teachings as if he were much like a modern-day rabbi. And they adhered to the laws of Moses - which means they circumcised, ate Kosher, and respected Saturday as the Sabbath. So why is there such a separation between Judaism and Christianity today?

What Happened to the JC Bunch?: Tracking the Tribe
S02E19 · What Happened to the JC Bunch?: Tracking the Tribe

Oct 08, 2008

The earliest Christians were in fact Jews - essentially, a Jewish sect of Jesus followers. They followed Jesus and respected his teachings as if he were much like a modern-day rabbi. And they adhered to the laws of Moses - which means they circumcised, ate Kosher, and respected Saturday as the Sabbath. So why is there such a separation between Judaism and Christianity today?

What Happened to the JC Bunch? Part 3: The Early Christian Underground
S02E20 · What Happened to the JC Bunch? Part 3: The Early Christian Underground

Oct 15, 2008

The earliest Christians were in fact Jews - essentially, a Jewish sect of Jesus followers. They followed Jesus and respected his teachings as if he were much like a modern-day rabbi. And they adhered to the laws of Moses - which means they circumcised, ate Kosher, and respected Saturday as the Sabbath. So why is there such a separation between Judaism and Christianity today?

Babes, Brothels and Baths
S02E21 · Babes, Brothels and Baths

Oct 24, 2008

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.

The Beloved Disciple
S02E22 · The Beloved Disciple

Oct 24, 2008

Who was the Beloved Disciple? Mentioned five times in the gospel of John, but never named, scholars have speculated about the identity of the "disciple whom Jesus loved" for centuries. Could it be John himself, or Peter, or even Mary Magdalene? Or is it a code for a disciple whose identity had to remain secret? It's a two thousand year old mystery, and the Naked Archaeologist is on the case.

Who Were the Danites
S02E23 · Who Were the Danites

Nov 05, 2008

There's a curious sentence in Judges 5:17, "and Dan remained in ships." In this episode of the Naked Archaeologist we try to determine whether some of the Dan took to the sea and became part of a Mediterranean confederation of Sea Peoples.

Coat of Many Colors
S02E24 · Coat of Many Colors

Nov 12, 2008

Can ancient rags and roots and herbs lead us to the famous coat of many colours that the Bible tells us Joseph wore? Well, pretty close...The Naked Archaeologist takes a CSI look at remnants of ancient material, brews up some dyes made of roots and plants, and gives viewers a pretty accurate look at the coat that made Joseph's brothers so jealous.

Bilaam: The Story of a Talking Donkey
S02E25 · Bilaam: The Story of a Talking Donkey

Dec 10, 2008

A talking donkey, an angel of the lord, and a curse against the Children of Israel. These are just a few of the clues that the Naked Archaeologist investigates as he uncovers archaeology about Balaam, the pagan prophet who tried to stop the Jews from entering the Holy Land.

Holy Threads
S02E26 · Holy Threads

Dec 24, 2008

The Bible instructs men to wear fringes on the corners of their garments as a constant reminder of God. Can we trace these holy threads back to ancient times and learn more about their significance? One of the threads of these fringes is supposed to be a particular colour blue - made from the blood of a shellfish.

About

The Naked Archaeologist Season 2 (2008) is released on May 16, 2008 and the latest season 3 of The Naked Archaeologist is released in 2010. Watch The Naked Archaeologist online - the English Documentary TV series from Canada. The Naked Archaeologist is directed by Christopher Behnisch,Graeme Ball,Markham Cook,Kim Harris and created by Christopher Behnisch with Simcha Jacobovici and Gabriel Barkay. The Naked Archaeologist is available online on VUDU Free and Tubi TV.

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The Naked Archaeologist

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Canada

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English, Hebrew

Production Companies:

AP TSU Productions, Associated Producers

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