When and where were the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah? Why did they rise and why did they fall?

This summary episode tells the story of the ancient Israelite kingdoms based on archeology in 30 minutes.

We begin by meeting the earliest Israelites who lived kingless in small rural villages for nearly 200 years (1200-1000 BC). Then we follow them change as they create two kingdoms - the kingdom of Judah and Israel - and we ask why? Why did the Israelites of the 10th century (1000-900) urbanize and militarize?

After creating their kingdoms, the Israelites enjoy a period of relative peace and success (900-732 BC). Finally, they leave us writings that give us insight into their lives and their religious practices. But the good times do not last. Israel and Judah rebel against the Assyrian empire and enter a period of sub ...