Haunted History
(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Where to watch: History, DVD)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Eerie but educational docu looks at ghostly legends.
Themes in this show include: revenge
Why We Rated This
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Haunted History
Parents need to know that this series -- which looks at historical figures, places, and events and their relationship to hauntings and other creepy phenomena. -- may be too scary for younger and/or more sensitive viewers. Most episodes include reenactments of violent murders and/or tragic accidents, but no real blood is shown. Superstitions and various rituals are discussed, and some reenactments include drinking and and cigarette and cigar smoking.
Read our full review by Melissa Camacho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how ghosts and supernatural phenomena are typically treated in the media. Where do these interpretations come from? Are they based on historical legends? Somebody’s imagination?
- Why do cultures pass down legends and superstitions? Were you raised with any ghost stories or superstitions? Why do you think they were told to you? Was it to teach you specific lessons? To scare you?
- Do you believe in ghosts?

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