Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Ancient Civilizations continues with a video on Maccabean Revolt - the anti-Hellenic and anti-Seleucid rebellion in Judea. As the Basileus of Seleucid Empire Antiochus the Great and his descendants attempted to Hellenize the Jews, a man called Judas Maccabeus and his relatives rose in rebellion waging a bloody guerilla war against the phalanx. This video covers all the major battles of the revolt and tells the origin st

WATCH: IDF soldiers singing Hanukkah songs together. On Hanukkah we celebrate the victorious Jewish revolt, the liberation of Jerusalem, and the rededication of Temple 2,181 years ago. Via Israel Defense Forces | Love IDF