In 1993, American broadcasting giant CBS aired "The Incredible
Discovery of Noah's Ark," a "documentary" by Sun International
Pictures that purported to show that Noah's Ark had been discovered in
the country of Turkey. But it was later revealed that the producers
had been relying heavily on hoaxed evidence that was provided by a man
named George Jammal. This article, which first appeared in Skeptic
Magazine, presents an in-depth report and analysis of the events
surrounding the show.
The 1993 CBS airing of "The Incredible Discovery of Noah's Ark"
illustrates the danger of blurring the line between news and
entertainment programming.
