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The History Channel along with MGM is producing a historical drama on the Vikings of the same name. Frankly I think that it is a step forward considering the years that the History Channel has produced historical fiction posing as historical fact.
I don't see what you are complaining about since th same channel proudly passes off history like Ancient Aliens, or American Pickers, not to mention Pawn Stars! Before the world didn't end on Dec 22, 2012 you could have been chocked to death on the Mayan Calendar, The Book of Revelations or the Great Marcel de Nostradam (Nostredamous).
Well look on the bright side, it's no longer 24/7 coverage of Hitler.
You mean you don't appreciate the round the clock Hitler Marathons.
I actually enjoy the SS and Himmler documentaries. We could really use a man like the Chicken Farmer!
I guess that comment would get me a all expense paid trip to Bergen-Belsen!
I don't see what you are complaining about since th same channel proudly passes off history like Ancient Aliens, or American Pickers, not to mention Pawn Stars! Before the world didn't end on Dec 22, 2012 you could have been chocked to death on the Mayan Calendar, The Book of Revelations or the Great Marcel de Nostradam (Nostredamous).
Well you got me there. I haven't had cable for 10 years plus so it is unfair of me to compare the original WW3 channel to its present day format.
Despite the poster showing a longship the size of a Cleveland class cruiser The Vikings is a terrific picture with humor, exciting action, nice sets, fine photography and a powerhouse cast with Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine, Frank Thring, James Donald and Eileen Way. I watch it about once a year and it's available in HD for free on Amazon Prime streaming.
The History Channel along with MGM is producing a historical drama on the Vikings of the same name. Frankly I think that it is a step forward considering the years that the History Channel has produced historical fiction posing as historical fact.
Garr, I cannot rep you yet again, dagnabit. It is so refreshing to hear someone else understand that the History Channel isn't always about actual history. So many people take it as gospel truth it makes me want to scream.
My Son and I love history and have been so disappointed by the History Channel and were excited to watch "Mankind: The Story of Us" and couldn't last past the first 15 minutes. It was merely an excuse to glorify Christianity (and it was a version of Christianity not actual historical fact).
My Son and I love history and have been so disappointed by the History Channel and were excited to watch "Mankind: The Story of Us" and couldn't last past the first 15 minutes. It was merely an excuse to glorify Christianity (and it was a version of Christianity not actual historical fact).
I actually enjoyed that series. It was definitely written to be "western-centric" and it certainly didn't delve into anything too hard or unknown to anyone with a basic knowledge of history, but I didn't find it to be egregious or "glorifying" of anything in particular. When it comes to Christianity, it's a little hard to ignore what has been for the past 1,700 years or so one of the worlds most dominant spiritual/philosophical beliefs. You can't really talk about western civilization and it's history without talking about the influence of Christianity and the Catholic Church in particular. If you watch the whole series though, you start to understand how they approach each "milestone" and they "glorify" each of them to give the viewer the impression how important that moment was to the history of the world or how amazing the achievement was. Their treatment of the building of the pyramids was as equally "glorifying" as the rise of Christianity.
As for the Viking and Bible show, they are what they are, entertainment. I watched a little bit of the Viking one and thought I might check it out when I have a little more TV time (currently I'm behind on my Spartacus, Shameless and Walking Dead, lol). I caught a bit of the Bible one as well and while it is presented solely as a literal telling of Bible stories, that has it's place as well. My wife and I are not members of a church, but we have endeavored to teach our kids about the faith that we were raised in. This show actually seems like an interesting way for us to have them experience some of the stories and then we can talk about it and place them in context.
The History Channel used to be all documentaries and things and I enjoyed that. Right now though, it comes down to which cable package you have. "H2" has far more documentaries and content like the History Channel used to have. "The Military Channel" is pretty much 24/7 documentaries and series on military history and weapons. Ultimately though, they are going to air what people watch. Like it or not shows like Pawn Stars are wildly popular and that's one I happen to enjoy as well.
My take is, watch it for the entertainment value, not to get an education. If it doesn't entertain you, don't watch it and don't watch it expecting to learn much. I will say though, that watching some of their shows certainly piques my interest as they often sprinkle in little stories and facts that aren't widely known and that often makes me want to look into something deeper and do a little reading.
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