The 1950s were the Golden Age of Sword and Sandal epics, and no film typified that more than Ben Hur.  Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel as they discuss this Hollywood classic in the context of both history and filmed entertainment. 

The chariot races, the might of Rome, the defiance of Judea and the rise of young carpenter from Nazareth called "Jesus" who would change the world forever.  This epic covered it all and also made Charlton Heston a movie legend.  Listen in and take the adventure with us!