Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Kudos to New Shows on the History Channel

Last week, I found myself doing my usual channel-flipping around 8 p.m, and I passed the History Channel. Now for a while, I've been extremely disappointed in the lack of history shows on the History Channel. I wrote about this last year in the post Surviving the History Channel. I still tune into shows on during the day, like the Civil War Journal. However, every new show I see coming up on the History Channel has more to do with the universe and myths than history.

Then that night, I caught a glimpse of two new shows coming to the History Channel next week. The first one is called Battles B.C. and I was able to see a short clip of it. The clip was talking about Hannibal and his victory over the Romans at Cannae. This show, which has a style very similar to the graphic novel approach of the movie 300, is said to explore ancient commanders, battles, and strategies. Just from the clip I saw, it looks to be very violent. Battles B.C. is set to premiere Monday, March 9th.

The other show new show on History Channel is called Warriors. The show is hosted by Terry Schappert, a soldier in the U.S. Army Special Forces, as he explores the world's most infamous warriors. Taking a look into such cultures as the Spartans, Aztecs and Medievil Knights, the show discusses their weapons, rituals, tactics and technologies. The first episode of Warriors is slated to air Thursday, March 12.

These two new shows give me renewed hope that the History Channel will continue to produce quality history shows in the future. With these two new shows and others that have aired recently, like Stealing Lincoln's Body, the History Channel is sure to draw in viewers who are longtime history buffs and even those just starting. As for me, I plan to tune in next week to both these shows and see if the History Channels delivers!

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Posted by Rebecca at 1:28 PM

12 Comments:

  1. Aw, these two new shows sounds interesting! Especially Warriors! I want to see the warlike nature of civilizations long ago! Is sure to be brutal, though!

    Much Love,

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  2. HalfCrazy,

    Definitely! The clip I saw of Battles B.C. was pretty disturbing. The History Channel had a disclaimer that the show was brutally realistic.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. The new shows on the History Channel are great. I caught a glimpse of Battles B.C. myself and thought it would be pretty intersting to watch. I think its become pretty clear to me why the History Channel is my favorite channel to watch.

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  4. Kevin,

    The History Channel is my favorite channel to watch as well. I'm excited about these shows and can't wait to see them next week! As always, thanks for the comments!

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  6. Scott,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm excited about these new shows also.

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  7. I adore the History Channel. My friends tease me all the time because when anything related to history comes up, I generally have the answer and/or know the date. Lately, though, it has not had programs on to catch my interest. These two new programs sound interesting.

    Thanks for the update.

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  8. Lynn

    I agree! There's not been many interesting programs on the History Channel in a long time. I'm looking forward to seeing these new shows, though! Thanks for visiting and for the comments!

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  9. I was really frustrated with the History Channel for a while. Nice to know they are starting to make history shows again. To bad I do not get it in Korea

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  10. Trestin,

    Yes, it's exciting to see some history shows on again. I was able to watch both shows last week. I wasn't overly impressed with Battles B.C. but I did like Warriors. Thanks for the comments!

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  11. I normally find television a bit of a desert, history-wise, but here is something you might consider.

    "BBC Knowledge" is an international television channel focusing on what the BBC does best, learned programmes. The channel has at least four different themes: The World (world cultures), Science & Technology, People (body and mind) and The Past (history).

    It was launched in Singapore, I believe, in 2007 and has come or is coming to all other countries (Australia in 2008).

    I love history blogs
    Hels
    Art and Architecture, mainly

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  12. Hels,

    Thank you for the comments! "BBC Knowledge" sounds like a great TV channel, and not just for history, but for other interesting programs as well. I have a general curiosity about the world, so that definitely appeals to me.

    Unfortunately, I have yet to see that channel here in the States. But I'll be on the lookout for it!

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