Some of the archeology programs on History and Discovery channels are pretty good. But I am cautious of ones making sociological assumptions about more ancient times. Especially if they focus specifically on gender issues.
I saw one where the narrator was talking about dating behavior in contemporary England. Frankly, I doubt that was particurly accurate. But he went ot to extrapolate it not only to the entire world, but the entire world thru all of history. I gagged and swiftly turned it off. And it was by the supposedly reputable BBC.
Most of what we "know" about history and prehistory, we don't.
Some of the archeology programs on History and Discovery channels are pretty good. But I am cautious of ones making sociological assumptions about more ancient times. Especially if they focus specifically on gender issues.
ReplyDeleteI saw one where the narrator was talking about dating behavior in contemporary England. Frankly, I doubt that was particurly accurate. But he went ot to extrapolate it not only to the entire world, but the entire world thru all of history. I gagged and swiftly turned it off. And it was by the supposedly reputable BBC.
Most of what we "know" about history and prehistory, we don't.