Was the depiction of Jerusalem accurate in Ben-Hur (2016)?

I actually saw such a painting a few days ago in the small town of Saint-Anne de Beaupré, east of Quebec City. There is a large circular panoramic painting, produced in the late 19th century, of Jerusalem and the environs in the time of Jesus. read more

If nothing else, “Ben-Hur,” directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a script by Keith R. Clarke and John Ridley, is a masterpiece of condensation. The celebrated 1959 version of the saga, once the most-Oscar-winning-picture-of-all-time, clocked in at almost four hours. read more

Ben-Hur is a noble in Jewish society, but because the Jews have been subjugated by the Romans, he is able to be sentenced by Messala, who is a Roman soldier (ranked Tribune) and commander of the local garrison. read more