Why is it so bad to be called a Philistine? Was Jezebel really that sexy? And where do you stop for a good falafel when you're on your way to find the real Mount Sinai? Simcha Jacobovici attacks questions like these in his inimitable dancing, rapping, irreverent style on his quest to show biblical history in a way it’s never been shown before. The two-time Emmy Award winner stars in the documentary series THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST, airing Wednesdays at 8pm on History International®, the domestic network from The History Channel^® and AETN that provides an international perspective on history.

The Archaeologist:

 

Simcha Jacobovici’s numerous awards include a Gold Medal from the International Documentary Festival of Nyon, a certificate of Special Merit from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, a Genie Award, three U.S. Cable Ace Awards, two Gemini Awards, an Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia University Award, a British Broadcast Award and two U.S. Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Investigative Journalism". In 2007, he won the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Overseas Press Club of America.

 

Recent films include Impact of Terror, Sex Slaves and The Exodus Decoded, which he co-produced with James Cameron. The Lost Tomb of Jesus, also co-produced with James Cameron, continues to garner worldwide attention.   

 

His first book The Jesus Family Tomb, co-written with Dr. Charles Pellegrino, is a companion book to the documentary film. It is an international Best Seller.

 

An Israeli-born Canadian, Mr. Jacobovici has a B.A. in Philosophy from McGill University and a M.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

 

The Network:

 

History International™ gives viewers a global perspective with original programming that makes a world of difference. Because “What happens over there matters over here,” it takes viewers to countries around the globe to experience history and culture through their eyes. History International™ is currently in more than 40 million Nielsen households. Agreements are in place with all major cable and satellite distributors, and the channel is available nationally through all major cable MSOs, DISH Network and DirecTV. For more information check out www.historyinternational.com

 

Simcha Jacobovici

Simcha Jacobovici’s numerous awards include a Gold Medal from the International Documentary Festival of Nyon, a certificate of Special Merit from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, a Genie Award, three U.S. Cable Ace Awards, two Gemini Awards, an Alfred I. Dupont-Columbia University Award, a British Broadcast Award and two U.S. Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Investigative Journalism". In 2007, he won the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Overseas Press Club of America.

 

Recent films include Impact of Terror, Sex Slaves, and The Exodus Decoded, which he co-produced with James Cameron. The Lost Tomb of Jesus, also co-produced with James Cameron, continues to garner worldwide attention.   

 

His first book The Jesus Family Tomb (Harper Collins 2007), co-written with Dr. Charles Pellegrino, is a companion book to the documentary film. It is an international Best Seller.

 

An Israeli-born Canadian, Mr. Jacobovici has a B.A. in Philosophy from McGill University and a M.A. in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

 

Click here for an interview with Mr. Jacobovici

 

 

Strips away the myths about biblical history…

THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST

Wednesdays at 8pm ET

Hosted by Simcha Jacobovici

 

NEW YORK,– Why is it so bad to be called a Philistine? Was Jezebel really that sexy? And where do you stop for a good falafel when you're on your way to find the real Mount Sinai? Simcha Jacobovici attacks questions like these in his inimitable dancing, rapping, irreverent style on his quest to show biblical history in a way it’s never been shown before. The two-time Emmy Award winner stars in the documentary series THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST, airing Wednesdays at 8pm on History International®, the domestic network from The History Channel^® and AETN that provides an international perspective on history.

 

"My goal," says Jacobovici, "is to demystify the Bible in general, and archaeology in particular, to brush away the cobwebs and burst academic bubbles." Drawing on years of personal research and his experience in bringing history to life on the screen, Jacobovici fearlessly probes some of the most controversial new theories in biblical archaeology: That an African army rescued Jerusalem in the 8th century B.C.; that the invention of the alphabet contributed to the biblical Exodus; and that recently discovered Bronze Age ceramic pieces may shed new light on the story of Samson and Delilah.

 

Shot on location in Egypt, Israel, and Greece, episodes of THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST include:

 

Jesus: The Early Years

The Gospels sometimes contradict each other in their descriptions of Jesus' early years and not much is known about how he spent his childhood. Now archaeology can help uncover some clues about his early influences and even his birth.

 

John the Baptist

New archaeology has revealed what may be the cave where St. John baptized new converts to Christianity.

 

True Blue and Return of the Hillazon

Why is a debate about a color so intensely important to some Orthodox Jews? How did the recipe for the true Royal Blue become lost? What is the Hillazon?   Does archaeology have the answers?

 

The Last Man Standing

The first century historian, Flavius Josephus, is the most frequently quoted scholar when it comes to the history of Jesus' time. But are his views accurate? We get a profile of the controversial historian.

 

Crucifixion

In ancient times, thousands of people's lives ended, excruciatingly, on the cross. Despite the fact that so many were crucified, little physical evidence of it remains. We investigate why there is so little archaeological proof and visit the only known artifact - a foot with a nail through it - in an Israeli museum.

 

King David

The Bible paints a picture of King David as a mighty hero, but for decades archaeologists have been struggling to find evidence of David's mighty kingdom.

 

Jezebel: Bible Bad Girl

How did this Phoenician princess become one of the Bible's best, or worst, femme fatales? Jezebel married Israelite King Ahab. But the Israelites’ new queen didn't move into the bridal chamber alone.

 

The Oldest Leper

Ancients suffered from hundreds of ailments, some of which still plague us today. Leprosy is mentioned in the Bible frequently, and now archaeology has uncovered what may be the bones of the oldest leper. Scientists studying those bones can now tell us more about the disease than we may ever want to know.

 

Joshua

Joshua is one of the Bible's greatest generals who conquered Canaan, the land God promised the Israelites. From Joshua came Israel, from Israel Jesus, from Jesus, Christianity and much of the Western World. But did the Old Testament's fiercest warrior even exist?

THE NAKED ARCHAEOLOGIST is produced by Associated Producers Ltd.  Executive Producers are: Simcha Jacobovici (Associated Producers) and Alberta Nokes (VisionTV). Series Producer is Leslie Fruman. Line Producer is Tara Jan.

 

HISTORY INTERNATIONAL

History International™ gives viewers a global perspective with original programming that makes a world of difference.  Because “What happens over there matters over here,” it takes viewers to countries around the globe to experience history and culture through their eyes.  History International™ is currently in more than 40 million Nielsen households.  Agreements are in place with all major cable and satellite distributors, and the channel is available nationally through all major cable MSOs, DISH Network and DirecTV. 

 

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