Based on a True Story

By Dan LeFebvre

We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.... more

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October 17, 2023Gettysburg with Gregory J.W. Urwin
We travel back to the 1993 film Gettysburg along with military historian and author Gregory J.W. Urwin to find out how well it does showing the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.

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Gettysburg by Stephen W. Sears: https://links.boatspodcast.com/280searsbook
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2h 11min
October 16, 2023This Week: The Patriot, MacArthur, X-Men: First Class
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: The Patriot, MacArthur, and X-Men: First Class.
Events from This Week in History
The Patriot | BOATS episode #60
MacArthur
X-Men: First Class
Birthdays from This Week in History
Norma Jean & Marilyn
Hollywoodland
61*
Movies Released This Week in History
Dances with Wolves

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34min
October 09, 2023This Week: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, and The Right Stuff.
Events from This Week in History
Eight Men Out | BOATS episode #132, Infamous America Season 2
1492: Conquest of Paradise | BOATS episode #186
The Right Stuff | BOATS episode #75
Birthdays from This Week in History
Red Tails
The First Lady
Becoming Elizabeth
Movies Released This Week in History
The Great Dictator
Giant
Mentioned in this episode
Chuck Yeager's autobiography

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39min
October 02, 2023This Week: Black Hawk Down, Sergeant York, Che!
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Black Hawk Down, Sergeant York, and Che!
Events from This Week in History
Black Hawk Down
Sergeant York
Che! (or the two-part movie also called Che. Part 1 and Part 2)
Birthdays from This Week in History
Hitler: The Rise of Evil (or Wonder Woman)
Gandhi
The Founder
Movies Released This Week in History
The Bridge of the River Kwai
Lincoln
Mentioned in this episode
Meet Félix Rodríguez, The CIA Operative Who Captured Che Guevara And May Have Tortured A DEA Agent: https://allthatsinteresting.com/felix-rodriguez

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36min
September 25, 2023This Week: Robinson Crusoe, Alexander, 61*
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Robinson Crusoe, Alexander, and 61*.

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30min
September 18, 2023This Week: Patty Hearst, Chaplin, Tolkien, Turn
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies and TV series: Patty Hearst, Chaplin, Tolkien, and Turn: Washington's Spies.

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29min
September 14, 2023JFK with Marty Morgan
Conspiracies still swirl around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Many of those were depicted in Oliver Stone's 1991 film JFK, and today we'll dig deep into the true story with historian Marty Morgan.
Mentioned in this episode
Marty on YouTube: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274guest
Look for Marty on The UnXplained with William Shatner: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274unxplained
Historical tours: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274tours
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3h 15min
September 11, 2023This Week: United 93, A Star-Spangled Story, Frida
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: United 93, A Star-Spangled Story, and Frida.

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24min
September 04, 2023This Week: Geronimo, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, All Eyez on Me
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Geromino: An American Legend, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, and All Eyez On Me.

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26min
August 28, 2023This Week: Krakatoa, From Hell, Rome
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Krakatoa East of Java, From Hell, and Rome.

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27min

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