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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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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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    This Week: Watchmen, Harriet, Midway

    This Week: Watchmen, Harriet, Midway

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Watchmen, Harriet and Midway.
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    • 38 min
    Chernobyl Part 5

    Chernobyl Part 5

    HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the final episode in the miniseries called Vichnaya Pamyat.

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    • 50 min
    This Week: The Messenger, Bonnie and Clyde, Dunkirk

    This Week: The Messenger, Bonnie and Clyde, Dunkirk

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Messenger, Bonnie and Clyde and Dunkirk.
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    • 27 min
    Chernobyl Part 4

    Chernobyl Part 4

    HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the fourth episode in the miniseries called The Happiness of All Mankind.

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    • 41 min
    This Week: The Other Boleyn Girl, The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia

    This Week: The Other Boleyn Girl, The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Other Boleyn Girl, The Spirit of St. Louis and Amelia.
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    • 28 min
    Chernobyl Part 3

    Chernobyl Part 3

    HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the third episode in the miniseries called Open Wide, O Earth.

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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
465 Ratings

465 Ratings

screamin Steven 67 ,

Awesome show! Sound quality dicey….

Great show, lots of info. All the guests seem very knowledgeable about their subjects, and are quite entertaining. My issue is it sounds like some of these guests are recording their responses in a phone booth circa 1989.

The Real Jerry Dugan ,

Bridges the Gap Between Fact and Fiction

This is a valuable show and a bit underrated when you consider that Americans watch more movies than we read books. Dan takes the time to bridge the gaps between Hollywood entertainment and historical facts. If you want to learn history from a relatable point of reference, this is a must-subscribe show for you!

National Park lover ,

Interesting Stories Told Well

Always interesting to hear the true story behind a Movie, truth is often stranger than fiction.

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