Tired of History Channel treating spiritual folklore as historical fact - General

They advertise all these interesting programs about 2012 and other entertaining topics but do nothing but rant about ancient testaments of dead dudes and Indians. I wish history channel would either not broadcast about these ridiculous topics, or at least do it in a way that doesn't dignify these crazy beliefs people have. Ima start a petition...

It's not the Fact Channel, it's the History channel, meaning it's what happened in history, even if that means delving into the mythological beliefs of people.

History Channel isn't a very reliable source of History, people have complained about it.

[QUOTE=Marlwolf78;18142728]It's not the Fact Channel, it's the History channel, meaning it's what happened in history, even if that means delving into the mythological beliefs of people.[/QUOTE] Right, but they are treating those mythological events AS things that actually happened in history, rather than mythological events.

[QUOTE=Matix;18142792]Right, but they are treating those mythological events AS things that actually happened in history, rather than MYTHOLOGICAL events.[/QUOTE] Is there a clip or something that you can show us? I haven't really turned on the History channel in a while. Anyway, it's just entertainment. If you want the kind of history you like, go to a library and find a reference book.

I know what you mean, there was a series on the History Channel recently which suggested that Legolas was based on an actual figure of Pagen and Germanic mythology who guarded the woods against evil spirits or some shit like that.

At least it aint as bad as Canada's History Television. They do nothing but show two series about loggers and ice truckers.

[QUOTE=Matix;18142792]Right, but they are treating those mythological events AS things that actually happened in history, rather than mythological events.[/QUOTE] Who is to say that it isn't fact?

It's all about the shiny viewership ratings. That's why it's now and has been for a long time nothing but ALIEN SAUCER GHOST ARMAGEDDON EXTRAVAGANZA!!! all day and night. I thought their recent "explanation" of everything behind the Star Wars Saga was pretty interesting. Though I bet when Lucas was contacted about it, he didn't feel like telling them that the whole thing was just a drunken thought after watching a Star Trek marathon. So he just said "Yeah, uh, you guys pretty much got it all right." The drunkenness would also explain why he started with Episode IV.

I've been bitching about this for a year now. They do stuff on the Templars, Masons, Nostradamus, and Jesus vs. Satan EVERY GODDAMN DAY. That is why I watch the Travel Channel now.

[QUOTE=Tac Error;18142831]At least it aint as bad as Canada's History Television. They do nothing but show two series about loggers and ice truckers.[/QUOTE] That's how the Discovery Channel is here. Except we've got loggers, swamp loggers, ice truckers, fishermen, oil drillers, crab fishermen, etc.

I really do enjoy the history channel, though I wish they would supply more facts than transition everything with flashes of re-enactment/dramatization bullshit.

The History Channel has lost it's way, I remember when it was the Hitler Channel...

[QUOTE=ThatDamnGrei;18143013]That's how the Discovery Channel is here. Except we've got loggers, swamp loggers, ice truckers, fishermen, oil drillers, crab fishermen, etc.[/QUOTE] Don't forget angry guys on Whale Wars.

[QUOTE=Tac Error;18142831]At least it aint as bad as Canada's History Television. They do nothing but show two series about loggers and ice truckers.[/QUOTE] They show that too. And Discovery channel has a show about crab fishing.

[QUOTE=POLOPOZOZO;18143038]They show that too. And Discovery channel has a show about crab fishing.[/QUOTE] And Lobster Fishing. And Swordfishing. I want to have them do a parody called, "The Fish Men" and have it set in a town named Innsmouth. :cthulhu:

History and Discovery doesn't seem to have as much interesting shows lately. I'm sad.

[QUOTE=Marlwolf78;18142811]Is there a clip or something that you can show us? I haven't really turned on the History channel in a while. Anyway, it's just entertainment. If you want the kind of history you like, go to a library and find a reference book.[/QUOTE] Watch it for 5 minutes and you'll see what he means. Especially during the commercial breaks. Who gives a damn about Nostradamus?

Deadliest Catch was pretty interesting the first few seasons. Though now it's gone and done what Meet the Osbournes did with "reality" TV. I miss that one show with R. Lee Ermey on History.

Military Channel, Investigation Discovery, and the Science Channel ftw

Yeah I remember the History Channel showing all short of stuff like WWII, medieval shit, and all that stuff, you know actual history. Now its all about gangs, paranormal stuff, the universe, hell even a show about a fucking Pawn shop.

[QUOTE=ThatDamnGrei;18143013]That's how the Discovery Channel is here. Except we've got loggers, swamp loggers, ice truckers, fishermen, oil drillers, crab fishermen, etc.[/QUOTE] And ghosts.

If you wake up early, junkyard wars in on the science channel sometimes :3:

Recently History has gone down the shitter.

[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;18143704]And Goasts.[/QUOTE] Johnny, you're losing your touch.

Well where I live all that ever comes on is some show called "Pawn Stars". I've never watched it, but i'm guessing it's about people going around searching for used dildos at yard/garage sales and shit.

[QUOTE=Mr.2007;18143773]Well where I live all that ever comes on is some show called "Pawn Stars". I've never watched it, but i'm guessing it's about people going around searching for used dildos at yard/garage sales and shit.[/QUOTE] No people just walk in their store, trying to sell old collector's items for a obnoxious large sum of money for shit I don't think anyone is going to buy. Like who the fuck is going to buy paper money, that is half torn and worn out, from the civil war for $20 a piece?

[QUOTE=ThatDamnGrei;18143013]That's how the Discovery Channel is here. Except we've got loggers, swamp loggers, ice truckers, fishermen, oil drillers, crab fishermen, etc.[/QUOTE] I just want to scream in their face and say "FUCK YOU ALL I WANT TO DO IS WATCH MYTHBUSTERS!!!!"

MythBusters is still around. And Dirty Jobs is another show I like. Mike Rowe must get all the bitches wet at Discovery and Ford because he's become their damn poster child.

I haven't seen this channel in years, I remember before all they did was cover wars.