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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Joyeux Noel | BOATS #31 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Evel Knievel Birthdays from This Week in History Black Sails The Danish Girl | BOATS #14 The Man Who Would Be King Movies...

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. Learn more about the true story Get Heather's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293book See more of Heather's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/293 Join the...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History The Man Who Invented Christmas | BOATS #220 Band of Brothers | BOATS series At Eternity's Gate | BOATS #193 Birthdays from This Week in History 37 Days Lincoln | BOATS #170 o...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History W.E. | BOATS #209 Young Winston | BOATS #259 The Right Stuff | BOATS #75 Birthdays from This Week in History Edvard Munch Lincoln | BOATS #170 The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Movie...

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. Learn more about the true story The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace: https://links.boatspodcast.com/290kutuzov Also mentioned in this episode: The Burning of Moscow: Napoleon's Trail by Fire, 1812: https://links....

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Tora! Tora! Tora! | BOATS #82 Pearl Harbor | BOATS #212 Wake Island | BOATS #171 Radioactive | BOATS #234 Birthdays from This Week in History Crazy Horse They Died with Thei...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Little Big Man | BOATS #268 Public Enemies Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | BOATS #217 Birthdays from This Week in History Dragon : The Bruce Lee Story | BOATS #154...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were 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 movies that first premiered this week in history. 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 Kennedys De Gaulle 61* or Manhattan M...

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. Get Scott's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/286book Jump to the movies we're talking about today 00:00 - Introduction 05:35 - Casino 23:22 - Goodfellas 51:29 - Donnie Brasco 56:40 - The Sopranos 01:45:34 - Conclusion Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. 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 BOATS #155 (Les Mis) Patton | BOATS #163 ...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure From Hell | BOATS #93 | BOATS #93 Free Bonus Episode All Quiet on the Western Front | BOATS #218 Birthdays from This Week in History Stars...

Classic film historian Scott Eyman's new book is out today! It's called Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex and Politics Collided, so today we'll be chatting with Scott about Charlie Chaplin's life as it was depicted in the 1992 biopic from Richard Attenborough. Learn more about the true story Get Scott's new book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283book See more of Scott's work: https://links.boatspodcast.com/283guest Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boats...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Ali | BOATS #11 Argo | BOATS #17 Gunpowder Birthdays from This Week in History John Adams The Founding of a Republic The Story of Will Rogers Movies Released This Week in Hi...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events from this week in history that were shown in the movies. We'll also learn about birthdays from historical figures who have been portrayed in the movies as well as a recommendation for a movie that first premiered this week in history. Events from This Week in History Jobs The Pacific | BOATS Series on The Pacific The Fellowship of the Ring | BOATS Series on The Lord of the Rings Tombstone | BOATS #142 Birthdays from This Week in History ...

We travel back to the 1993 film Gettysburg along with military historian and author Gregory J.W. Urwin to find out how well it does showing the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Learn more about the true story Get Gregory's book Custer Victorious: https://links.boatspodcast.com/280book Gettysburg by Stephen W. Sears: https://links.boatspodcast.com/280searsbook Gettysburg: The Last Invasion by Allen Guelzo: https://links.boatspodcast.com/280guelzobook Did you enjoy this episode? Fi...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: The Patriot, MacArthur, and X-Men: First Class. Events from This Week in History The Patriot | BOATS episode #60 MacArthur X-Men: First Class Birthdays from This Week in History Norma Jean & Marilyn Hollywoodland 61* Movies Released This Week in History Dances with Wolves Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/279 Leave a co...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Eight Men Out, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, and The Right Stuff. Events from This Week in History Eight Men Out | BOATS episode #132, Infamous America Season 2 1492: Conquest of Paradise | BOATS episode #186 The Right Stuff | BOATS episode #75 Birthdays from This Week in History Red Tails The First Lady Becoming Elizabeth Movies Released This Week in History The Gr...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Black Hawk Down, Sergeant York, and Che! Events from This Week in History Black Hawk Down Sergeant York Che! (or the two-part movie also called Che. Part 1 and Part 2) Birthdays from This Week in History Hitler: The Rise of Evil (or Wonder Woman) Gandhi The Founder Movies Released This Week in History The Bridge of the River Kwai Lincoln Mentioned in this episode...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: Robinson Crusoe, Alexander, and 61*. Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/276 Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Give value back: https://links.boatspodcast.com/value Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy ...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies and TV series: Patty Hearst, Chaplin, Tolkien, and Turn: Washington's Spies. Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/275 Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Learn more about BOATS This Week: https://links.boatspodcast.com/thisweek Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Give value back: ...

Conspiracies still swirl around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Many of those were depicted in Oliver Stone's 1991 film JFK, and today we'll dig deep into the true story with historian Marty Morgan. Mentioned in this episode Marty on YouTube: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274guest Look for Marty on The UnXplained with William Shatner: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274unxplained Historical tours: https://links.boatspodcast.com/274tours Get Marty's book abo...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: United 93, A Star-Spangled Story, and Frida. Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/273 Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Learn more about BOATS This Week: https://links.boatspodcast.com/thisweek Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Give value back: https://links.boatspodcast.com/...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Geromino: An American Legend, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, and All Eyez On Me. Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/272 Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Learn more about BOATS This Week: https://links.boatspodcast.com/thisweek Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by su...

In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Krakatoa East of Java, From Hell, and Rome. Did you enjoy this episode? Find everything at: https://links.boatspodcast.com/271 Leave a comment: https://links.boatspodcast.com/comment Learn more about BOATS This Week: https://links.boatspodcast.com/thisweek Support our sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisers Remove the ads by supporting the show: https://links.boatspodca...