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Josh Bernstein
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Bernstein speaking at The Explorers Club, June 2021
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| Born | February 24, 1971 Manhattan, New York
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| Education | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Explorer, executive producer, television host, former wilderness survival instructor |
Josh Bernstein was born on February 24, 1971. He is an American explorer, writer, and TV host. He is well-known for hosting the TV show Digging for the Truth. Later, he also hosted Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein on the Discovery Channel. Josh is an expert in survival and has studied anthropology.
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About Josh Bernstein
Josh Bernstein grew up in Manhattan, New York. He went to the Horace Mann School. In 1989, he attended Cornell University. There, he studied Anthropology and Psychology. He also learned about Native American and Near Eastern Studies. After college, he spent a year in Jerusalem. He studied ancient texts and other subjects there. Josh is Jewish, and his family has strong ties to Jerusalem. He has an identical twin brother named Andrew.
Josh is a member of important groups like The Explorers Club and the Royal Geographical Society. He loves to travel and is a skilled SCUBA diver. He is also a professional photographer. His photos have been featured in many magazines.
Josh Bernstein's Career
Digging for the Truth on The History Channel
Josh Bernstein became famous as the host of Digging for the Truth. This TV show was on The History Channel. It was an adventure and archaeology series. The show explored old mysteries from all over the world. It started in January 2005 with Josh as the host. The show quickly became very popular. It was the highest-rated series ever on The History Channel at that time. Josh left the show in April 2007.
Josh also wrote a book called Digging for the Truth: One Man's Epic Adventure Exploring the World's Greatest Archaeological Mysteries. This book shared more about his experiences making the TV series. It was well-received by critics.
Boulder Outdoor Survival School
Before his TV career, Josh Bernstein was involved with the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS). This is the oldest and largest survival school in the world. Josh first attended BOSS as a student when he was 17. He later became an instructor. In 1997, he became the president and CEO of BOSS. He sold his part of the school in 2014. He wanted to focus on new educational projects.
Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein
In 2007, Josh Bernstein moved to the Discovery Channel. He became an executive producer and host there. He hosted a new show called "Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein." This series started in August 2008. However, the show was canceled after just one season.
Other Media Appearances
Josh Bernstein has appeared on many news programs. These include Good Morning America on ABC and The Today Show on NBC. He also appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. People often notice Josh because he wears many hats, especially cowboy hats. This has led some to compare him to the fictional character Indiana Jones. However, Josh says he never wears a fedora, which is Indiana Jones's famous hat. He also says his style has nothing to do with the movie character.
