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Based on a True Story Producer Access
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- History
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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Black Sails with Colin Woodard
The Starz TV series Black Sails is a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel "Treasure Island." It's a story filled with squashbuckling pirates who dare to wage war against self-described civilized nations. Are you ready to travel back to the Golden Age of Piracy? We'll be joined today by Colin Woodard, the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Republic of Pirates.
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The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down https://links.boatspodcast.com/329book
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This Week: They Died with Their Boots On, 37 Days, Gettysburg
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 24th and June 30th as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies, along with a recommendation for a movie that was released this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
Tuesday: They Died with Their Boots On | BOATS #198
Friday: 37 Days
Sunday: Gettysburg | BOATS #280
Birthdays from This Week in History
Monday: General Kitchener | Young Winston | BOATS #259
Tuesday: George Orwell | Mr. Jones
Friday: King Henry VIII | The Other Boleyn Girl | BOATS #92
A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Lansky
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This Week: Amelia, All the President's Men, Lizzie
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 17th and June 23rd as they're shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies, along with a recommendation for a movie that was released this week in history.
Events from This Week in History
Monday: Amelia
Monday: All the President's Men | BOATS #122
Thursday: Lizzie
Saturday: The Hobbit | BOATS LoTR Series
Birthdays from This Week in History
Wednesday: Lou Gehrig | The Pride of the Yankees
Saturday: John Dillinger | Public Enemies
Sunday: Alan Turing | The Imitation Game | BOATS #147
A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Surrounded
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This Week: Loving, Waterloo, J. Edgar
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 10th and June 16th 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
Wednesday: Loving | BOATS #76
Saturday: Waterloo | BOATS #174
Saturday: J. Edgar | BOATS #185
Birthdays from This Week in History
Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank | BOATS #253
John Nash in A Beautiful Mind | BOATS #32
Ernesto "Che" Guevara in Che! | BOATS #115
A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
Tag | BOATS #140
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Midway (1976) with Jon Parshall's Historical Commentary
On this, the anniversary of the Battle of Midway, we'll bring Jon Parshall back on the podcast to provide a historical commentary on the 1976 movie. Watch the video version here: https://links.boatspodcast.com/325
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Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway: https://links.boatspodcast.com/325book
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This Week: The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan
In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between June 3rd and June 9th 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
Tuesday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134
Thursday: The Longest Day | BOATS #134
Thursday: Saving Private Ryan | BOATS #159
Birthdays from This Week in History
Nathan Hale in Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139
Paul Gauguin in At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193
Donald Duck in The Wise Little Hen
A Historical Movie Released This Week in History
A Sunday Horse
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