In 1989, he went to Cornell University where he double-majored in Anthropology and Psychology, and double minored in Native American and Near Eastern Studies.

[2][3] He served two terms as president of the Beta Theta chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

After graduating from college, he spent a year in a post-graduate program in Jerusalem studying, among other things, mysticism and ancient texts.

He is a passionate traveler, technical SCUBA diver, and professional photographer, with published credits in Vogue magazine, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Men's Health, Self, Marie Claire, Men's Fitness, Outside, and Backpacker magazines.

Digging for the Truth was an adventure-archaeology series on The History Channel exploring ancient mysteries around the world.

While Bernstein has not commented publicly on the matter, some speculate there was a shift in the "vision" and programming slate of the network when Discovery Channel President Jane Root was replaced by John Ford.

[11] Bernstein has appeared on NBC, ABC, and CBS News programs, including Good Morning America and The Today Show.