History Channel: Who really discovered America? (Polynesians!) - General Tiki

P phenix76 Member Joined: Sep 09, 2011 Posts: 10	P phenix76 Posted posted on Sun, Oct 9, 2011 10:37 AM Keep in mind though that we are talking about the History Channel. They are pretty well known for reporting crackpot, unsubstantiated theories preceded by the "some scholars believe" line. Which ultimately means nothing more than somebody believes it. I suppose that's the justification for half their scheduled shows being related to conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, sasquatch and many other fringe beliefs that should hardly be on the "History" channel. That being said, it's certainly worth a watch, and may even be legit. Just make sure you have your skeptic hat on, they are nowhere near above peddling bs for the sake of ratings and ad revenue.

Keep in mind though that we are talking about the History Channel. They are pretty well known for reporting crackpot, unsubstantiated theories preceded by the "some scholars believe" line. Which ultimately means nothing more than somebody believes it. I suppose that's the justification for half their scheduled shows being related to conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, sasquatch and many other fringe beliefs that should hardly be on the "History" channel.

That being said, it's certainly worth a watch, and may even be legit. Just make sure you have your skeptic hat on, they are nowhere near above peddling bs for the sake of ratings and ad revenue.

Post #609531 by phenix76 on Sun, Oct 9, 2011 10:37 AM