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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: Waterloo, The Blue Max, Hitler: The Rise of Evil

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

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between March 18th and March 24th 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 first premiered this week in history.

    Events from This Week in History


    Waterloo | BOATS #174


    The Blue Max

    Hitler: The Rise of Evil


    Birthdays from This Week in History


    Tombstone | BOATS #142


    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

    Feud

    Houdini


    Movies Released This Week in History
    Selena

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    • 22 min
    This Week: Schindler's List, Valkyrie, Rome

    This Week: Schindler's List, Valkyrie, Rome

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between March 11th and March 17th 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 first premiered this week in history.

    Events from This Week in History


    Schindler's List | BOATS #261



    Valkyrie | BOATS #62


    Rome


    Birthdays from This Week in History


    Selma | BOATS #167


    Oppenheimer

    Klaus


    Movies Released This Week in History
    Finding Steve McQueen

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    • 21 min
    War Dogs with David Packouz

    War Dogs with David Packouz

    In 2016's War Dogs, we learn the true story of two young men who win a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan. Today, we'll talk to one of the real people the movie was based on, David Packouz, who is played by Miles Teller in the movie.
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    • 2 hr 8 min
    This Week: The Alamo, Selma, Mary Queen of Scots

    This Week: The Alamo, Selma, Mary Queen of Scots

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between March 4th and March 10th 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 first premiered this week in history.

    Events from This Week in History


    The Alamo | BOATS #172



    Selma | BOATS #167



    Mary Queen of Scots | BOATS #138



    Birthdays from This Week in History

    The Agony and the Ecstasy

    Rob Roy


    Gagarin or First Orbit Documentary



    Movies Released This Week in History

    The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

    Honorable Mention: Nosferatu



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    • 26 min
    This Week: Waco, The Crucible, Seabiscuit

    This Week: Waco, The Crucible, Seabiscuit

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from February 26th to March 3rd 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 first premiered this week in history.

    Events from This Week in History

    Waco


    The Crucible | BOATS #143



    Seabiscuit | BOATS #131



    Birthdays from This Week in History

    Walk the Line

    Constantine and the Cross


    The Alamo | BOATS #172



    Movies Released This Week in History
    Being Flynn

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    • 24 min
    This Week: Letters from Iwo Jima, Malcolm X, Flags of Our Fathers

    This Week: Letters from Iwo Jima, Malcolm X, Flags of Our Fathers

    In this episode, we'll learn about historical events between February 19th and February 25th 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 first premiered this week in history.

    Events from This Week in History

    Letters from Iwo Jima


    Malcolm X | BOATS #128


    Flags of Our Fathers


    Birthdays from This Week in History

    Copernicus


    The Alamo | BOATS #172



    Turn: Washington's Spies | BOATS #139



    Movies Released This Week in History


    Bitter Harvest and Behind the True Story of Bitter Harvest


    ...or maybe Cocaine Bear :)


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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!

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