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SIEGE OF MASADA


It's known as the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of a band of Jewish rebels and their final stand against the Roman Army. The siege of Masada, recorded nearly 2,000 years ago by Jewish military leader Flavius Josephus, is more than a tale of resistance against impossible odds. It's part of the founding narrative of Israel. But how much of it is true? We take a look at the events that inspired the CBS television miniseries "The Dovekeepers" and go to the site of the mountain fortress itself, uncovering new truths about this epic conflict.

Production Begins on CBS' Limited Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Tyler Peterson - September 29, 2014

THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, commenced production today in Malta for broadcast on the CBS Television Network in 2015. The project stars Cote de Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan and Kathryn Prescott in the title dovekeeper roles. The ...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - CBS's THE DOVEKEEPERS Debuts Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 31, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel, is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett....


CBS Reveals Synopsis of Upcoming Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....


Rachel Brosnahan to Lead CBS' Upcoming Miniseries THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2014

MANHATTAN's Rachel Brosnahan will join Cote de Pablo in THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour CBS miniseries event from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, according to Deadline. The project is based on Alice Hoffman's acclaimed historical novel about four extraordinary women whose lives inters...


CBS Reveals Synopsis of Upcoming Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....


CBS's Four-Hour Miniseries Event THE DOVEKEEPERS Coming in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013

CBS has ordered THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour miniseries event based on Alice Hoffman's acclaimed historical novel about four extraordinary women whose lives intersect in a fight for survival at the siege of Masada....


Smithsonian Tells Real Story Inspiring CBS' The Dovekeepers in SIEGE OF MASADA Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 27, 2015

The legend of Masada is the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of more than 900 Jewish rebels who held a nearly impregnable fort against the might of the Roman Empire....


Roma Downey & Cast of THE DOVEKEEPERS Talks CBS Event Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, a limited event series from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1...


Cote de Pablo to Star in CBS's Upcoming Miniseries THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2014

Cote de Pablo will star in THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour CBS miniseries event from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, which will be broadcast in 2015....


VIDEO: CBS Shares First Look at Upcoming Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel, is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett....


CBS Sets Spring 2015 Premiere for THE DOVEKEEPERS Miniseries
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2014

CBS today announced THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)....


Author Alice Hoffman Discusses Bestselling Book, CBS Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

Alice Hoffman's critically acclaimed historical novel The Dovekeepers has been embraced by a significant and devoted readership since it was first published in 2011 by Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster....


Smithsonian Tells Real Story Inspiring CBS' The Dovekeepers in SIEGE OF MASADA, 3/27
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015

The legend of Masada is the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of more than 900 Jewish rebels who held a nearly impregnable fort against the might of the Roman Empire....


Cote de Pablo to Star in CBS's Upcoming Miniseries THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2014

Cote de Pablo will star in THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour CBS miniseries event from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, which will be broadcast in 2015....


VIDEO: Cote de Pablo & Diego Boneta Chat Upcoming CBS Mini-Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015

Two of the stars of the two-night CBS mini-series event, 'The Dovekeepers,' sAT down with the ladies of THE TALK to discuss the exciting new show based on the best-selling novel by Alice Hoffman....


Sam Neil Cast in CBS's Limited Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2014

Sam Neill has been cast in THE DOVEKEEPERS, a four-hour CBS limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, to be broadcast in 2015....


VIDEO: Cote de Pablo & Diego Boneta Chat Upcoming CBS Mini-Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015

Two of the stars of the two-night CBS mini-series event, 'The Dovekeepers,' sAT down with the ladies of THE TALK to discuss the exciting new show based on the best-selling novel by Alice Hoffman....


Roma Downey & Cast of THE DOVEKEEPERS Talks CBS Event Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, a limited event series from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1...


Author Alice Hoffman Discusses Bestselling Book, CBS Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2015

Alice Hoffman's critically acclaimed historical novel The Dovekeepers has been embraced by a significant and devoted readership since it was first published in 2011 by Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster....


VIDEO: CBS Shares First Look at Upcoming Event Series THE DOVEKEEPERS
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel, is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - CBS's THE DOVEKEEPERS Debuts Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 31, 2015

THE DOVEKEEPERS, based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel, is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Emmy Award winner Mark Burnett....







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