History on Film

Kirk Tovrea
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Host Kirk Tovrea interviews historians on the real events depicted in our favorite films and TV shows.

Episodes

  1. 06/15/2021

    Kingdom of Heaven (2005) - Dr. David Sheffler, University of North Florida

    Medieval historian David Sheffler speaks with Kirk Tovrea about the Ridley Scott crusader film Kingdom of Heaven. They discuss movie depictions of the Middle Ages and the problem of framing the crusades as a war between Christianity and Islam. They also analyze the characterizations of King Baldwin IV, Saladin, Sibylla, and Balian of Ibelin and talk about gender, race, the politics of Jerusalem, and more.

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    Introduction to the History on Film Podcast

    History on Film

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Host Kirk Tovrea interviews historians on the real events depicted in our favorite films and TV shows.

Information

  • Creator
    Kirk Tovrea
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kirk Tovrea
  • Show Website
    History on Film