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Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:13 pm

I watched a pretty decent show on History tonight about the Saxons. It's part of the Barbarian series. Should be playing soon on the west coach.

Leona Conner · Post by **Leona Conner** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:49 am

I've watched most of the series, don't know why I'm really not into blood, guts and gore. Also saw the show about the Dark Ages. Sure makes a person glad that we're still not living in those times.

Was it really that bad or just the imagination of some wierdos? I'm amazed that any of us are here, guess we descended from the lucky ones.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 3:19 pm

Hi Leona. Good to see you here. I didn't enjoy the Dark Ages that much. I thought some things were left out and substituted for gratuitous misery.

If you can get past Josh Bernstein, DFT is not too bad, imo.

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:06 pm

Hi Leona. Good to see you here. I didn't enjoy the Dark Ages that much

neither did the peasants

Charlie Hatchett · Post by **Charlie Hatchett** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:44 pm

neither did the peasants

Charlie Hatchett · Post by **Charlie Hatchett** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:46 pm

I'm amazed that any of us are here, guess we descended from the lucky ones.

Yup.

Leona Conner · Post by **Leona Conner** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:34 am

[quote="Beagle"]If you can get past Josh Bernstein, DFT is not too bad, imo.

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You mean that there may be another reason for watching a show that tells us stuff that we've already seen many times already? Okay I'll admit that once in a while he comes up with something new, but most of the time we know the outcome of his adventures. But he does make it all very interesting to young people. My grandchildren all like it and the 4-year old want to be an archaeologist, provided mama doesn't skin him alive for digging up the back yard looking for the truch.

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:00 pm

Hi Leona. I don't think DFT provides any earth shattering revelations. I often find it interesting though. It probably bores you to tears.

And then there's Josh. He's such a "dandy"

In all fairness to him though, he didn't write the script - I hope.

Leona Conner · Post by **Leona Conner** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:15 pm

I think the biggest problem is that he's trying to make it interesting for everyone. Easy and interesting enough to keep the young viewers attention while still trying to keep the content suitably academic for the adults. I hear that Josh is moving to the Discover Channel after this season of DFT. They made him an offer he couldn't refuse (so to speak) it will allow him more imput as to the show's content as well as covering subjects that are more to his interests. Okay, yes I'm a fan of the show.

Forum Monk · Post by **Forum Monk** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:56 pm

I watched the program once, perhaps twice but no more. Initially I think I was sucked in by the anticipation of some really new and startling evidence (can't remember what it was - searching for the exodus perhaps). I ended up watching a totally main stream, orthodox production, that presented absolutely nothing new. Now that in and of itself is fine, as long as it doesn't try to misrepresent itself and project itself as fringe archaeology in order to attract idiots like me!

Haven't watched since.

ravenwing5910 · Post by **ravenwing5910** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:45 pm

Speaking of Josh, The newest show coming to the west coast advertises "how does it feel to be prepaired for the afterlife?" well my guess would be you wouldn't feel much, since your typically DEAD when they mummify ya! Aside from that, I think the show is intended for an audience that is new to Anthropology/Archaeology, and I think that is a good thing for people like Leona's grandkids, kudos to the 4 year old, I was 5 when mom beat my bottom because of the test pits in the back yard.

I am new to the forum so if I have stepped on any toes I appologize.

Forum Monk · Post by **Forum Monk** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:19 pm

I'm going to go ahead and accept your apology now, in case you step on my toes later. OK?

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:44 am

I was 5 when mom beat my bottom because of the test pits in the back yard.

i bet you wear black a lot huh

Leona Conner · Post by **Leona Conner** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:23 am

[quote="Forum Monk"]I watched the program once, perhaps twice but no more. Initially I think I was sucked in by the anticipation of some really new and startling evidence (can't remember what it was - searching for the exodus perhaps). I ended up watching a totally main stream, orthodox production, that presented absolutely nothing new. Now that in and of itself is fine, as long as it doesn't try to misrepresent itself and project itself as fringe archaeology in order to attract idiots like me!

Haven't watched since.

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Sure you're not thinking about "The Naked Archaeologist?" Now there's a fringe show if there ever was one, I have seen only one show and that was more than enough fruitcake for me. As far as I know, DFT hasn't gone looking for the Exodus. What they are trying to show is the joy of taking the trip rather than what's at the end. After all being a successful archaeologist has a lot more to do with pure luck than anything else.

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:37 am

i think the naked archaeologist is a great show in the best traditions of such institutions as Scotland Yard, so named because it isn't in scotland and isn't a yard
in the case of the naked archaeologist Smich Jacobi isn't an archaeologist and hes been wearing clothes in every episode it has been my misfortune to watch
surely the trade descriptions act should be doing something about these kind of shows
after all
if it were true time team would have to spice itself up a bit
mind you I don't think the idea of Tony Robinson wearing stockings and suspenders is so appealing