On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:27:16 GMT, zadoc wrote:

On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 05:01:59 -0500, Cliff wrote:

On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 09:31:25 GMT, zadoc wrote:

Ever hear of Masada? A large number of Jews took refuge on a mountain
fortress and held out against the Roman legions. When it became
obvious that the Romans were going to win, they all committed suicide.

Except for a few hiding in a cistern IIRC. They escaped.

Actually hadn't heard that. Interesting if true. Do you have a
reference?

Just for starters:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masada
"This account of the siege of Masada was apparently related to Josephus by two
women who survived the suicide by hiding inside a cistern along with five
children."
--
Cliff