Release Date: May 31, 2011
Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 7 hours 50 minutes

What if everything you learned in history books were only half true? In Brad Meltzer’s Decoded: Season One, best-selling author and history buff Meltzer separates fact from fiction as he investigates the hidden history and coded truths behind everything from the Statue of Liberty to the dollar bill to the assassination of President Lincoln. Mysteries explored in BRAD MELTZER’S DECODED: THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE include: the real story behind the White House cornerstone, which has been missing for two centuries; the location of the lost Confederate treasury; the hidden messages of the Statue of Liberty; and whether Lady Liberty is anti-religion.

Brad Meltzer’s Decoded is an intriguing watch for many reasons, whether you are a history buff or not. Meltzer and his team travel all over to uncover the answers to history’s most “provocative” questions, secrets. The team takes everything into account and each give their own accounts throughout each mystery that has yet to be resolved (which is great since their opinions could not be any more different). Some cases are left open ended more or less while others are resolved. That is part of the fun (and frustration) in watching each of these episodes, because you never know what the team will gather in conclusion. The experts that they come across for more information is also quite an interesting journey within itself. Some are more than open about sharing their knowledge while others are clearing holding back some of their knowledge or are unsure even themselves of what they know.

Meltzer and his team take on the White House, Lincoln’s assassination, and the President’s Inner Circle amongst other things. And sometimes what they are after leads them to discovering something else, which is always exciting. The episodes are fast paced and if you miss a portion, you may miss some valuable information. On the other hand, what is really the most fascinating aspect of the series is that their research will encourage the viewers to do their own research and soak up as much knowledge as they can about their country. The team take quite a few risks in their research (and you’ll figure out what I mean by that when you watch) and the risk taking part makes getting knowledge all the more fun, no?

So really, no matter your reasoning for watching this series, you will be encouraged to not only think for yourself but back up your reasonings with an abundant amount of research, which can be quite fun even though it may not sound like it. As far as series getting to the truth, this series does not beat around the bush, is not general or biased in its findings which is refreshing and therefore is definitely worth the watch. Decoded is entertaining, educational, and thought provoking and that is something worth watching. So make sure to get your copy today.

There are no bonus features on this DVD.

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