This video ties archaeology and history to Matthew 17, and provides some context for the turmoil that surrounds Jerusalem—substantially predating the first century and continuing to this day.
Check out the links at the end of this post. The Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) is a fascinating resource that will engage your imagination and help you see the Bible.
Credits & Sources:
Day of Discovery More Than a Miracle
Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem
Golden Gate (Jerusalem)
Map of Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus
Biblical Archaeology Review
Where Jesus Walked DVD (Biblical Archaeology Review)
Matthew 17
Veracity 
What do you think?