John was visiting the remnants of the ancient Roman city Caesarea on the Mediterranean shore. Walking through ruins, he arrived at the ancient hippodrome, a venue for chariot racing. Suddenly, the world around him changed. Hundreds of spectators waving flags and blowing horns welcomed their heroes inside the place. As the race began, John recognized them as Judah Ben-Hur on a simple chariot and his friend-cum-nemesis Messala on a blade-rigged chariot, bent on destroying Judah. Soon quietness descended; Messala‘s chariot toppled killing him.
John’s memory was kind enough to allow that epic scene re-emerge from the movie Ben-Hur in total.
John’s memory was kind enough to allow that epic scene re-emerge from the movie Ben-Hur in total.
