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With so many television shows nowadays focusing on reality dramatics and game show antics it’s nice to know there are a plethora of shows specifically catering to lovers of history. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions – check out your DIRECT channels for reruns or head to Amazon to get some downloads:
ROME: This HBO masterpiece only lasted an astounding 2 seasons but it’s the historical show to end all shows. Spanning everything from Caesar’s fall to the death of Cleopatra, ROME brought historical accuracy and behind-the-scenes dramatics to a whole new audience.
The Bourgeois: This series is currently airing on Showtime and allows viewers a backstage pass to the corruption behind the Roman Catholic Church. If you’re at all interested in religious history, this is a great show to check out for both context and entertainment.
The Tudors: More medieval in nature than the other shows on the list this gem went off the air a few years back but you can still catch old episodes On Demand. There’s everything here from sex to politics and you’ll learn a bit about pre-modern civilizations, too.