Learn Your History With Satellite Tv

It is said that those who do not know history are bound to repeat it

. This is basically saying that people who do not understand what has happened in the past and why will not have the self-awareness and knowledge to guide their own actions away from those with horrible consequences. When one reflects on all of the atrocities that have happened just in the last century to world wars, countless genocides, brutally repressive dictatorships, military juntas this is a scary thought. Go further back into history and the tales of war, violence, and oppression are even worse. Ignorance may be comforting, but you could hardly call it bliss.

But many Americans only have a vague idea of world history. Most can tell you basic details about the U.S. like the fact that the country started out as a British colony and fought a war to gain independence, or that a civil war was fought between northern and southern states (partially) over the question of slavery. Maybe they are aware of a few major world history events like the Holocaust. But they probably cold not go into detail. Many just did not have the education that would inform them of important history, or maybe at the time that they were in school they were not particularly interested. Others just do not have the time, or have trouble focusing enough to read historical texts. So how can you get your dose of history as quickly with maximum enjoyment? Satellite TV provides many options for this. How, you ask?

With satellite TV, you can choose the package of channels that come to your house. You can make sure to choose channels that feature quasi-educational programming. One of these channels is the History Channel, which plays documentaries and other historical programming. You can watch pieces on American history on topics like the Gold Rush, the Gilded Age, the Cold War, or the Oregon Trail. Or you can watch programs on world and international history, like biographies on important historical figures or analysis of major events. These programs will synthesize a number of viewpoints on important topics and present the information in an interesting and dramatic way. This can help those who get bored reading, but want to find out more about the world they live in. It is the perfect balance of information and education.

You can find information about the world on other satellite TV channels as well. The Discovery Channel can give you information about the natural world and science. Other channels on satellite TV can play nature documentaries and investigations into current events. You can also watch news programs to stay up-to-date with current events. While nightly network broadcasts will tell you what is happening in your city or state, with maybe the occasional reference to a larger national event, with satellite TV you can order channels that will give you a broader perspective. You can get the BBC, for example, to get a more European point of view in addition to coverage on a wider variety of events.

by: Adam Hampton

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