If you already believe in the existence of ghosts, ghouls and other things that go bump in the night, then you probably already have a copy of this impressive collection of History Channel programs. It’s the skeptical among us that really need to pick one up because the great thing about this 20-disc set is just how skeptical the people telling the stories can be. For example, you’ll be watching the show about haunted houses and just when you start thinking the people being interviewed are kooky (and wondering why all the people who see ghosts have mullet haircuts) there will be an interview with a scientist or other expert who says out loud just what you were thinking. Such balanced reporting, especially on such controversial subjects, is rare these days, and it’s impressive that the makers of this series are able to strike that balance again and again.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Haunted Histories Collection
If you already believe in the existence of ghosts, ghouls and other things that go bump in the night, then you probably already have a copy of this impressive collection of History Channel programs. It’s the skeptical among us that really need to pick one up because the great thing about this 20-disc set is just how skeptical the people telling the stories can be. For example, you’ll be watching the show about haunted houses and just when you start thinking the people being interviewed are kooky (and wondering why all the people who see ghosts have mullet haircuts) there will be an interview with a scientist or other expert who says out loud just what you were thinking. Such balanced reporting, especially on such controversial subjects, is rare these days, and it’s impressive that the makers of this series are able to strike that balance again and again.
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