Around 2,500 years ago a crypto-Jewish queen managed to save the Jewish community from a genocidal vizier, prompting the celebration of Purim — our most bacchanalian festival.

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Newly discovered Pompeii frieze shows wild Bacchanalian rituals By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN 3 minute read Updated 6:54 AM EST, Fri February 28, 2025 Link Copied! The frieze ...