Legends of the Lost with Megan Fox

Actress Megan Fox is looking into ancient history with new eyes. It's on the Travel channel which speaks to the expertise expected from the actress. It's not on the Discovery channel or History channel. There are four episodes so far; Viking Women, Stonehenge, America, and The Trojan War. While I accept the days of only old British white guys are fading, it's still hard to take Megan Fox seriously. Before this, the only archaeology I see her tackling is Lara Croft. It's not an easy marriage. Having said all that, I see the niche this show is trying to carve out. It works to some extent but it's problematic in other areas.

Of the four shows, I like the Trojan War the most. It's not necessarily digging up anything new. It is nice to see the same old pictures with new eyes. I can certainly understand that not everyone would know that Troy was a real place or anything about the Hittites. I like the info if not necessarily the presentation. As for the American episode, I have only one big issue; giants. I can't believe that she zeroed in on Giants. Giants... For Heaven's Sake. For Stonehenge, I like the concentration on sound but it veers too much into crystals, healing, and new age thinking. Could it be a faith-based healing center? It's possible like many of today. I just find Megan trying to push too hard when the evidence is scarce. In the Viking episode, she goes all out looking for Viking Women Warriors. In the end, she makes a reasonable case but it would be more convincing if she doesn't push the narrative right from the start. She needs to discover the idea rather than push the idea. Overall, this is a little different than the standard archaeology show but Fox could still use some more of the standard structures. It pushes its agenda a little too hard.

I really enjoyed these episodes. Megan felt a little out of place during the first episode checking out Vikings, but she has a very nice narrating voice and you can clearly see she get more and more used to her role over the episodes.

They touch on a lot of fun, and slightly, controversial topics. I especially enjoyed the sound waves and the guest appearance of Graham Hancock.

Negative is that the episodes feel too short, and they have that typical American repeat and camera moves to make the "not interesting" more interesting. It is very typical sensational focus and at times have more of a game show or Baseball commentator feel to it. I can deal with that though, but since they never dig really deep into the topics and they more just pass over several very interesting things, the show feels incomplete.

I give the show 7/10, which is frankly a little bit too much, but I like this and there is a lot more potential here. I hope they bring Megan back, dig a little bit more and deeper and focus slightly more on the facts and I think this can be a great addition to travels, history and myth.

I recommend.

I caught this show and thought huh? what the hell..I watch the stone henge episode and megan fox has some low energy.she seems an introvert and dosent express much.The other episodes shes better.Although this subject is well over done..too many stone henge shows the same goes for the other subjects..I would like too see other stories which there are many..the subject area is wide but they always rehash the same stories...look deeper theres pleanty there and megan fox needs to have more energy..id like too see more

This is really a good series , Megan Fox is also the right choice as she is genuinely interested in the historical ancient and beyond what is known yet . Plus you'll get to know a her in a way that might surprise you !*_*) she is really a smarty too ! Seen all 4 episodes there are some nice on the go discoveries been made . Looks like in this field one does not know what they other has ,and just bringing this together gets it closer or fill in some blanks or double proves something to something that was sort of not legitimatized yet . Anyway its exciting and enjoying every bit out of it , also all this guys working in the fields or behind desks clearly are stoked to chat about this knowledge and glad to see Megan really is enthusiastic and deeply knowledgeable in all this topics specifically . So my advice go see it for yourself and have fun

Whilst I've nothing against Megan Fox, I'm sure she may very well be a beautiful and pleasant person, the decision to employ her to present a series of historical documentaries is something I can't fathom. It just doesn't make sense. Is it an attempt to grab the attention of younger viewers or does she have a genuine interest in international history and this is her new career path? Aside all that, it's not all bad. It's certainly more watchable than The Curse of Oak Island.

Starting next week, Jennifer Aniston features in a new documentary series about trout farming in the Scottish Highlands.