Episode

Horizon: Resurrecting the Dead Sea Scrolls

Name: Horizon: Resurrecting the Dead Sea Scrolls
Released: 1993-03-22
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon examines the latest scientific evidence about the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 30
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 1993-03-22
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Resurrecting the Dead Sea Scrolls is Episode 12 in 1993 of Horizon. It aired on 1993-03-22. The runtime is 60 min.

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