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Apr 2022
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175. Crucifixion (Part 1)

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Crucifixions were a form of public execution so heinous that the Romans themselves were reluctant to document their gory details... In this Easter special, Tom and Dominic trace the origins and evolution of crucifixion - as well as the historical accuracy of Jesus' death. Warning: this pod is not for the faint of heart. Join The Rest Is History Club for a ... Show More
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