Title: Herod the Great: His Rise, Rule, and Brutal Legacy
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Description: Explore the life and legacy of Herod the Great—Rome’s “King of the Jews”—a master builder, shrewd politician, and ruthless ruler whose power shaped Judea and history itself.
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