Today we'll learn about the historical accuracy of 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Helping us separate fact from fiction is Gordon Laco, who was the Lead Technical Advisor and Historical Consultant for the movie.

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with Gordon Laco

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.

TV & Film

History

Society & Culture

Roland Emmerich's 2019 movie simply called "Midway" shows a lot more than the Battle of Midway. We'll be joined today by one of the historical consultants on the movie who is also the co-author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway.
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Midway (2019) with Jon Parshall

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 27th and June 2nd as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History

Monday: Sink the Bismark or watch it on YouTube


Saturday: Harriet | BOATS #187


Saturday: Watchmen



Birthdays from This Week in History

Walt Whitman in Beautiful Dreamers


Brigham Young in Hell on Wheels | BOATS #202


Marilyn Monroe in Blonde



A Historical Movie Released This Week in History

Rocketman | Elton John's wedding footage | Elton John interview about his name


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This Week: Sink the Bismark, Harriet, Watchmen

Historians weren't there, but that doesn't mean they don't know the true story about one of the most documented people in all of human history. Let's put Napoleon's new film to the test with Louis Sarkozy, historian and author of "Napoleon's Library." Join us as we dissect the movie's portrayal, separate fact from fiction, and uncover the real Napoleon.
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Napoleon with Louis Sarkozy

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 20th and May 26th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History

The Spirit of St. Louis

Amelia

The Messenger


Birthdays from This Week in History


Monster | BOATS #217


Houdini & Doyle

Victoria


A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Kandahar

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This Week: The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia, The Messenger

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 13th and May 19th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as recommendations for a movie that was released this week in history.

Events from This Week in History


Darkest Hour | BOATS #299


The New World


The Other Boleyn Girl | BOATS #92



Birthdays from This Week in History

American Gangster

Behind the Candelabra

The Perfect Game


Historical Movie Releasing This Week

Back to Black | Find showtimes near you


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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with Gordon Laco

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