Nowadays the History channel primarily airs programs related to the ancient alien theory. They also have multiple reality shows like Pawn Stars, though I don't particularly like any of them. I can understand they are trying to compete with more popular networks, but its current programing completely breaks away from its long history as a competing network. I may like to watch a program on ancient aliens once in a while, but certainly not as often as they air them.
I miss the days where I could tune into the History channel and catch an Alexander the Great marathon half way through. I recall being immediately hooked to the television screen and not being able to turn the channel for hours. I loved seeing how Alexander would dominate his opponents with superior strategy. I'd love to see how he would use his horsemen at the most opportune times to flank and destroy his opponents. I loved to see how the Romans historically made use of a V pattern assault to isolate and destroy their enemies. I was always amazed how Roman armies would defeat opposing forces three times their size with minimal casualties. I was also amazed how organized their infantry were on the frontlines, including rotating the soldiers in front so that no one man would have to fight for too long.
Now while the History channel does still provide thought-provoking programing, I feel it is a far cry from its heyday. Surely I can buy copies of programs like Alexander the Great online, but I would very much enjoy stumbling across one once in a while like the good old days. Anyone else feel the same?
I miss the days where I could tune into the History channel and catch an Alexander the Great marathon half way through. I recall being immediately hooked to the television screen and not being able to turn the channel for hours. I loved seeing how Alexander would dominate his opponents with superior strategy. I'd love to see how he would use his horsemen at the most opportune times to flank and destroy his opponents. I loved to see how the Romans historically made use of a V pattern assault to isolate and destroy their enemies. I was always amazed how Roman armies would defeat opposing forces three times their size with minimal casualties. I was also amazed how organized their infantry were on the frontlines, including rotating the soldiers in front so that no one man would have to fight for too long.
Now while the History channel does still provide thought-provoking programing, I feel it is a far cry from its heyday. Surely I can buy copies of programs like Alexander the Great online, but I would very much enjoy stumbling across one once in a while like the good old days. Anyone else feel the same?
