From shows such as Pawn Stars, Cake Boss, American Chopper and yes, even Celebrity Apprentice.

FORBES: This Advertising Is Completely Fake And It's Brilliant

History has closed the gap significantly by doing Pawn Stars, American Pickers, that stuff.

FORBES: High Ratings Aside, Where's the History on History?

The banter of each negotiation was remarkably consistent, irrespective of which of the Pawn Stars was the buyer.

FORBES: Pawn Stars: A Primer On How To NOT Negotiate

Instead, turn on Pawn Stars on the History Channel or Oprah or even a replay of the 1978 match-up between the Cowboys and the Redskins.

FORBES: Smacked In The Face By A Headline

Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as American Pickers, Ax Men, The Universe, Ice Road Truckers, Chasing Mummies, Top Shot and Pawn Stars, as well as acclaimed specials including America the Story of Us, WWII in HD, 102 Minutes That Changed America, Moonshot and Life After People.

ENGADGET: n3D presents History Channel's The Universe in 3D on July 30