295: This Week: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, I, Tonya
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Emancipation, Bonnie and Clyde, and I, Tonya. Events from This Week in History Emancipation Bonnie and Clyde | BOATS #195 I, Tonya Birthdays from This Week in History Sons of Liberty J. Edgar […]
294: This Week: Joyeux Noel, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Evel Knievel
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Joyeux Noel, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and Evel Knievel. Events from This Week in History Joyeux Noel | BOATS #31 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Evel Knievel Birthdays from This […]
293: Classic: The History of Christmas with Heather LeFebvre
Why is Christmas on December 25th? Why is a tree part of the tradition? Where did the idea of giving gifts come from? On today’s episode we’ll go back to an interview with Heather LeFebvre from 2019 to learn more about the history of Christmas. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! […]
292: This Week: The Man Who Invented Christmas, Band of Brothers, At Eternity’s Gate
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: The Man Who Invented Christmas, Band of Brothers, and At Eternity’s Gate. Events from This Week in History The Man Who Invented Christmas | BOATS #220 Band of Brothers | BOATS series At Eternity’s […]
291: This Week: W.E., Young Winston, The Right Stuff
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: W.E., Young Winston, and The Right Stuff. Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in […]
290: Napoleon with Alexander Mikaberidze
Alexander Mikaberidze is a historian and professor at Louisiana State University who specializes in Napoleonic studies. Today he’ll join the podcast to dig deep into the historical accuracy of 2023’s Napoleon. Alexander’s Historical Grade: D- What’s your historical letter grade for the movie? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Letter GradeA+A+AA-B+BB-C+CC-D+DD-F Rate […]
289: This Week: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Pearl Harbor, and Wake Island. Events from This Week in History Tora! Tora! Tora! | BOATS #82 Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212 Wake Island | BOATS #171 Radioactive | BOATS #234 […]
288: This Week: Little Big Man, Public Enemies, Dahmer
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Little Big Man, Public Enemies, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Events from This Week in History Little Big Man | BOATS #268 Public Enemies Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story […]
287: This Week: JFK, LBJ, The Pianist
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: JFK, LBJ, and The Pianist. Events from This Week in History JFK | BOATS #274 (Interview) and BOATS #126 (Narrative) LBJ | BOATS #127 The Pianist | BOATS #34 Birthdays from This Week in History The […]
286: The Mafia in Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and The Sopranos with Scott Hoffman
Author Scott Hoffman takes us inside how well the movies like Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and the TV series The Sopranos portray the Outfit and the Mafia. To hear more Mafia stories, pick up Scott’s book called Inside using the button below. Get Scott’s book Inside by Scott Hoffman Did you enjoy this episode? Help […]
285: This Week: Silkwood, Young Winston, Saving Lincoln
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Silkwood, Young Winston, and Saving Lincoln. Events from This Week in History Silkwood Young Winston | BOATS #259 Saving Lincoln Birthdays from This Week in History The Impressionists Waterloo | BOATS #174 or […]