In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Waterloo, The Blue Max and Hitler: The Rise of Evil.
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This Week: Waterloo, The Blue Max and Hitler: The Rise of Evil

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.

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History

Society & Culture

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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This Week: Darkest Hour, The New World, The Other Boleyn Girl

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between May 6th and May 12th 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 Hindenburg | BOATS #91 | The Hindenburg Disaster Footage



Band of Brothers | BOATS Miniseries



Operation Finale | BOATS #162



Birthdays from This Week in History

Truman

The Good Lord Bird

Midnight in Paris


Movies Released This Week in History
Escape from Auschwitz

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This Week: The Hindenburg, Band of Brothers, Operation Finale

Did Hollywood get it right? Join us as we delve into the iconic Western film Tombstone with a special guest: the author of the book Tombstone, New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin! We'll separate myth from reality, analyzing the portrayal of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the taming of a wild frontier town.

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Tombstone with Tom Clavin

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between April 29th and May 5th 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 Pride of the Yankees

Gods and Generals


The Right Stuff | BOATS #75


Alan Shepard's photo from space


Birthdays from This Week in History


Hirohito in Midway (2019) | BOATS #158


Calamity Jane in Deadwood: The Movie


James Brown in Get On Up



Movies Released This Week in History
Ed Gein

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This Week: Waterloo, The Blue Max and Hitler: The Rise of Evil

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