Great channels run in the family for the History channel’s sister channel, History International. History International specializes in international historical documentaries. If you happened to catch an hour of Wednesday night programming on History International on DirecTV, you might find yourself watching one of the channel’s most popular shows: “The Naked Archaeologist”. The show is produced, directed, and hosted by Simcha Jacobovici, a recipient of two Emmy Awards. The footage is shot on location in Egypt, Israel, and Greece in order to show viewers some of the most amazing archaeological sites and finds the Middle East has to offer. Jacobovici keeps Biblical archeology lively with his upbeat and eccentric personality and his penchant for song and dance.
Through the examination of actual sites and artifacts, and by conversing with the best and brightest archaeologists, historians and scientists, Jacobovici finds the answers to questions such as, “Why is it so bad to be called a Philistine?”, “Was Jezebel really that sexy?”, “What do you do when you find a 2,000-year-old palace under your house?” and even, “Where do you stop for a good falafel when you’re on your way to find the real Mount Sinai?”
Another show you might want to check out that is currently airing on History International is “The Templar Code”. It centers around the medieval world’s most powerful secret society, the Knights Templar. Find out what historians now know about these Crusaders that were supposedly the keepers of an unimaginable Biblical treasure that could change the face of religion as we know it. Discover also the secrets behind their mysterious rituals, rites, training, and sudden downfall. Another great channel in the DirecTV lineup.
