I'm just gonna jump right in here... The Robert Langdon novels by Dan Brown are FICTION, people! They are WELL WRITTEN fiction. But please notice that they are STILL fiction.
I just spent my evening watching a documentary called Cracking the Da Vinci Code. And weirdly enough, I did NOT remember that I had legs. I did NOT walk away. Now I would like my evening back. It was so very disappointing. It lacked ANY sort of evidence to support their theories. Sure, the figure next to Jesus in The Last Supper looks like a woman, and yeah, it looks as though there is a disembodied hand holding a dagger. BUT, does this mean that Mary Magdeline is Jesus' wife and the mother of his children? NOT EVIDENCE!
Most of the "evidence" in this documentary was similar in nature. I like to watch/read/listen to off beat theories in history. I like a good conspiracy as much as the next person. But really??? Support your arguments. We learn that in middle school/ high school/ college. SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENTS!
This blog is in no way slamming on Dan Brown. I enjoy the Robert Langdon novels a lot. They are so compelling. Just frustrated by the documentary is all.
GGC
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The "History" Channel has become a joke over the last 5 years. It's always airing this sort of stuff, along with apocalyptic crap, Nostradamus specials, and even stuff about aliens. *sigh*
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