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The origins of my insomnia (media.piefed.social)
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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Explanation: For the young'uns here, the History Channel used to air shows about history. Yes, really!

But after midnight, the more obscure and bizarre programming that lacked mainstream appeal came on - like going into little-known technological prototypes, what-ifs, and fringe (or, as time wore on, outright lunatic) historical theories.

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It used to only show history shows late at night too (mostly WWII, if I remember right). The fringe stuff started getting added in the early aughts.

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

The History Channel evolved over time. You seem to remember the 2nd stage.

History Channel evolution: History -> Hitler -> Hurr