14. Herod Antipas – Multiple Archaeological Finds
Roman coins tell tales of a ruler caught between empires and prophets. Herod Antipas stamped his name across the money of Galilee and Perea, while his magnificent palace in Tiberias showcased his power. Historical writer Josephus recorded his political schemes, and archaeological evidence confirms his rule. He built an entire city beside the Sea of Galilee, named Tiberias after the Roman emperor, but history remembers him most for ordering John the Baptist’s execution and mocking Jesus before his crucifixion.
