Digging for the Truth - The Complete Season 1 (History Channel) (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)More Digging for the Truth and Josh, please--one season is not enough! This program is a great exploration of some of history's greatest mysteries and for each quest, Josh and his crew travel the world to talk to experts, view sites, and check out any and all clues and theories for each topic. Watching Josh dive, rappel, climb, hike, fly, and ride (to name a few of the many things he does) to the sites and use ancient techniques and tools to recreate how ancient people did things makes it come alive and makes the viewer feel like they are there. Josh's down-to-Earth style of hosting and inquisitiveness is refreshing and endearing.
This show has something for everyone. For history buffs, it's a fresh look at things; for history novices, it's a great intro, and for anyone, it's a heck of a lot of fun to watch. The format of the show can entice even the staunchest history-hater to be glued to the TV. The scenery and camera work is top-notch and it's like taking a little mini-vacation (and in some cases, a thrill ride) every time you watch.


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Whether investigating ancient tunnels, crossing the icy waters of Lake Titicaca, or scaling the peaks of the Alps, explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes viewers on a rollicking quest to unlock the world's greatest mysteries. DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH: THE COMPLETE SEASON 1 journeys to the most intriguing and dangerous places on earth as Josh uncovers astonishing secrets about some of history's most enigmatic civilizations. In the debut season, Josh voyages far into the Andes to track down the mythic El Dorado, deep into Ethiopia to follow the trail of the Ark of the Covenant, hikes through Utah to investigate the mysterious cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, and explores the dark tombs of Egypt to unravel the true story of Queen Nefertiti--all the while proving that the ancient past is not so very far removed from our modern lives. In 13 action-packed episodes featuring stunning location footage from across the planet, the blending of modern forensic science and anthropology, and high-flying adventure, DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH: THE COMPLETE SEASON 1 unearths a vibrantly fresh approach to archaeology. DVD Features: History in the Making Featurette; Josh Bernstein Biography; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out (2007) Review

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(More customer reviews)Tony Robinson's Cunning Night Out! is the uproariously funny DVD of a stand-up comedy performance by British television actor Tony Robinson, perhaps best known for his role of Baldrick in the hilarious British sitcom "Black Adder", and his infamous refrain, "I have a cunning plan!" Tony Robinson gives the snigger-inducing scoop on everything from the secrets hidden within common surnames (many last names indicate that our ancestors worked horrible jobs, such as "Kellogg", which can be traced back to hog butchering), to the creation of the "Maid Marian" television show (ostensibly a children's program but so popular that one college closed its bar when "Maid Marian" aired), to when Robinson worked with John Wayne and was literally pushed into a river of liquid filth as part of the shoot. Fans of "Black Adder" will not be disappointed; he gives plenty of hysterical anecdotes from the series, including one particularly raunchy "Black Adder" joke that never aired (because the actress was too mortified and refused to say the line)! Truly a laugh-out-loud viewing experience, seasoned with just a dash of history for personal enrichment, highly recommended for comedy lovers everywhere and a "must-have" for "Black Adder" fans. 83 minutes, widescreen, color.

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"Tony Robinson is a god of history" -Eddie Izzard One of the UK’s most beloved performers, Tony Robinson has forged a career from making history humorous. He first shot to fame as the peasant simpleton Baldrick in the legendary comedy series Blackadder. Then came slightly more scholarly but highly entertaining efforts like the archaeology show Time Team and the documentary series The Worst Jobs in History. Using Baldrick-he of the "cunning plan"-as a reference point, Robinson careens through the story of his life and the course of history in a side-splitting one-man stage show. Packed full of hilarious tales, tender family stories, and amusing historical anecdotes championing the little guy, this smash hit performance sold out venues throughout the UK. It’s a riotous, rollicking, helter-skelter ride, from Robinson’s childhood debut as the Artful Dodger to Blackadder and beyond. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: Q & A session with Tony Robinson, containing his favorite Blackadder moments and the possible future of the series, and "Any Old Iron" sing-along.

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Herod's Lost Tomb (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)King Herod had impacted Judea just before Jesus Christ was said to have walked the earth. His buildings and great works are still evident in much of modern day Palestine/Israel. This video is an excellent documentary detailing much of the work that Herod did, from the Temple Mount to Masada, from Cesearea to Herodium we get a glimpse of his great works, a review of his life and most likely scenario of the location of his Tomb.
Rich with history, we see a quick view of why Herodium was eventually built, the Parthians, not well known in a Roman dominated world, took over Judea and Herod fled. He vowed he would be buried at Herodium. National Geographic does an incredible job of showing us how he did some of his great works. I was fascinated by the research done to find out how Cesearea (on the sea) and its great sea port was first built and then how it was eventually destroyed. (You have to get the video, I will not give it away.)
I think this is recommended for anyone who has visited the Middle East, anyone studying ancient architecture, any schools with Middle Eastern or Religious history or archeology classes. Having visited to three of the locations that he built, I was astounded by the graphics that they use in the video, wish there were more, actually. And I think the conclusion that they come up with is accurate as well.

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