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DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH SEASON 2
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The History Channel |
January 23rd at 9pm |
Review by: Felix Vasquez Jr. |
Review Date: 1/22/06 |
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Much like the series "Mythbusters" our host Josh Bernstein doesn't just examine these legends and gives us the facts about these legends but he actually explores how these legends could be brought to life. In the episode about the Stonehenge, we learn about the mysteries of that artifact, and he even tests how these original architects could have dug the ditch to create the stone henge. "Digging for the Truth" is a show I've never seen before, but happens to be The History Channel's highest rated program, and judging by the episodes I've seen, it's not hard to figure out why. "Digging for the Truth" is very unpretentious, yet it will eventually teach you a lot without you even knowing. It's painted as an "extreme" study of history and artifacts, but it's a very entertaining, low-key, and fascinating series that teaches us about these historic structures. The Stonehenge episode is possibly my favorite since is debunks many myths about the structure being an alien beacon, or mystical marking. It really was, as Bernstein explores, a marker for mining, and a lot more that I won't ruin for you. While the fedora, jacket, and sack are gimmicky with a reference to "Indiana Jones", Bernstein's humor is understated, and he seems to be having a lot of fun, so the audience will have fun as well. He's funny, and very intelligent, and never drags down the show with gimmicks, scripted monologues, or his personality. He lets his interviewees speak and then offers his own insight taking us down to this topic with him and makes it worth the watch. The season premiere begins with Bernstein discovering the real temple of doom, and then the Inca pyramids. Watch if you're already a fan, watch if it's your first time. You're in for some fun for the whole family.
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