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Digging for the Truth

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Josh Bernstein, Where to watch: History, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    If Indiana Jones had his own TV show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series shows how various disciplines (archaeology, forensic science, history, biology) work together to make sense of clues from ancient mysteries.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some re-enactments and computer-generated images replay battles, floods, volcanoes, and other historic disasters, which occasionally include some shots of blood.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    "Hell" is used rarely.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Digging for the Truth

Parents need to know that this intriguing series uses scientific research to gauge the likelihood of various theories surrounding archaeological mysteries. Experts in science, history, religion, and mythology offer their views on long-standing questions (the possible location of the Ark of the Covenant, the existence of the doomed biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, etc.). Both parents and kids will be fascinated by the theories, as well as how they're investigated in the series. But you may want to brush up on the episode topics in case your kids need help deciphering anything.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the scientific process. What kinds of science are used in the show? How do the experts use technology to separate fact from theory? How certain are their results? Is it even possible to get a real answer on ancient mysteries? If not, why do people keep trying? Kids: What kinds of science are you interested in? Which theories would you investigate using science?
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