8. The Truth Behind: Dead Sea Scrolls
Site rank: 9, IMDb rank: 7
Director: Ann Conanan
Debate over the authenticity and deserved place of the Dead Sea Scrolls has raged since their discovery in West Bank caves in what was then Jordan. This episode of the Truth Behind series delves into the debate, tells the story of how the scrolls were found, and describes researchers’ efforts to preserve these ancient documents. In the tradition of popular TV “history exposés,” Conanan alternates between dramatic recreations, expert talking heads, and shots of the ancient scrolls themselves.
