History in Film

You’d never guess that this film is based on actual events, but it is. Based on the non-fiction book Immodest Acts: The Life of a Lesbian Nun in Renaissance Italy. The post W033b: Benedetta (2021) appeared first on .

Story of Nathan Rothschild and the founding his family’s banking empire in the 19th century. The post W043b: The House of Rothschild (1934) appeared first on .

The disappointing second season (that possibly led to its cancelation) still gives us some interesting historical tidbits to discuss. The post W008c: Barbarians, season 2 appeared first on .

An animated short biopic about Holocaust survivor Alfred Nakache. The post W062c: Butterfly (2025) appeared first on .

Gives the background of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 C.E. between the Romans and various Germanic tribes. The post W008b: Barbarians, season 1 appeared first on .

Not a full biopic of Martin Luther King Jr., but a look specifically at the events that led to protesters marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. The post A066: Selma (2014) appeared first on .

Apple series about the unification of the Hawaiian islands at the end of the 18th century. The post W042a: Chief of War (2025) appeared first on .

A look at 1980 Rhodesia/Zimbabwe through the eyes of a 7-year-old English girl. The post W081b: Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025) appeared first on .

The Battle of Thermopylae! The post W004b: 300 (2006) appeared first on .

Great 4-episode limited series detailing the election and assassination of James Garfield. Does a great job making the world feel lively. The post Death by Lightning (2025) appeared first on .

This film track the fallout from the death of Princess Diana through the eyes of the Royal family and new Prime Minister Tony Blair. The post W086c: The Queen (2006) appeared first on .

This best picture winner details the relationship between King George VI and his speech therapist Lionel Logue. The post W062b: The King’s Speech (2010) appeared first on .

The sheltered young princess learns to advocate for herself and falls in love during this fairly accurate story. The post W043b: The Young Victoria (2009) appeared first on .

A quick look at the French Revolution from the English perspective. We break down the beginning of the Hanoverian Era. The post W041b: The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) appeared first on .

A sort of superhero adventure story set during the reign of Queen Anne. While Nell is on the run, a Jacobite plot seeks to dethrone the queen. The post W036b: Renegade Nell (2024) appeared first on .

A brutal film set during the English Civil War of the 17th century. Oliver Cromwell makes a brief appearance. The post W035b: Witchfinder General (1968) appeared first on .

A good look at the brief life of Lady Jane Grey as she is caught up in the succession battle during and after the reign of Edward VI. A good [ … ] The post W028b: Lady Jane (1986) appeared first on .

The story of Henry V, arguably England’s greatest warrior king. The post W024c: The King (2019) appeared first on .

Happy Halloween! It’s 1348 and Sean Bean is on the hunt for a necromancer. The post W022c: Black Death (2010) appeared first on .

A disappointing attempt at an edgy adaptation. The post W022b: Edward II (1991) appeared first on .

Rebekah joins to discuss this delightful HBO series that is closer to real life than you might imagine. The post W035c: Our Flag Means Death appeared first on .

The classic tale set during the reign of Richard I. The post W018b: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) appeared first on .

Our first non-video discussion on the podcast. This is a British audio-play about the Conquest of England in 1066. The post W016c: Bayeux Tapestry (2001) appeared first on .

Absolutely stuffed with historical characters, even if they play fast and loose with the actual history. The post V07: Vikings: Valhalla, season 1 appeared first on .

Surprise side quest! Rich begins to look at the history of the English monarchy. The post W014ab: Seven Kings Must Die (2023) appeared first on .