Zorro is fictional, but there’s plenty to talk about in the true story of California in the early 1800s.

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A surprisingly thorough look at the life of Davy Crockett told in three vignettes.

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Set in the early days of European settlement in the Oregon territory, First Cow offers an interesting perspective on the basics we take for granted.

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The crazy story of Jean Lafitte, the pirate who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans in 1815.

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The hit musical offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Founding Fathers.

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We depart from the politics of the situation and look at the fighting of the Revolutionary War itself.

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Happy New Year! This week we’re looking at the Second Continental Congress and the debate over the Declaration of Independence.

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We deviate from our usual routine to nerd out about dragons!

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While it has nothing to do with the actual Northwest Passage, this film does introduce the real-life figure of Robert Rogers.

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This German production of James Fenimore Cooper’s The Deerslayer isn’t great, but does serve as a prequel to The Last of the Mohicans.

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