>> the possible discovery of herod's palace is exciting. it reminds us once again that this is a real life story that happened in a real place and in a real time. >> the most famous trial in history is about to begin. >> romans were very clear about reserving capital punishment into their own hands. the jewish authorities in jerusalem had no authority to execute anybody. >> so if jesus is to be crucified, then the only person who can authorize that is the roman prefect, pontius pilate. >> after disturbing the temple, jesus is a marked man. >> he goes and has the last supper with his disciples and goes then to the garden. that's the place where he's arrested. and then brought to pilate for judgment.