174: Waterloo with Alexander Mikaberidze
Today we’ll learn about the classic 1970 film Waterloo and its depiction of Napoleon’s final defeat. Joining us to discuss the historical accuracy of Waterloo is historian and professor at Louisiana State University, Alexander Mikaberidze. Alexander has also written numerous books on the Napoleonic era, including his latest which is called The Napoleonic Wars: A Global […]
172: The Alamo with Stephen L. Hardin
How much of 2014’s The Alamo really happened? To help us separate fact from fiction in the movie, we’ll be chatting with professor, historian and author Stephen L. Hardin. Stephen was also a historical consultant on the movie we’ll be chatting about today, so we’ll get some extra insight into the production of the film […]
170: Lincoln with Dr. Brian Dirck
How historically accurate was 2012’s Lincoln? To help us separate fact from fiction in the movie, we’ll be chatting with Dr. Brian Dirck, who is a Professor of History at Anderson University and author of multiple books on President Lincoln, including Lincoln and the Constitution, The Black Heavens: Abraham Lincoln and Death and Lincoln the […]
169: Glory with Gregory J. W. Urwin
1989’s Glory is currently the most requested movie to cover. Gregory J. W. Urwin is an author, military historian, and Professor at Temple University. He’ll join us today to separate fact from fiction in Glory. A Brave Black Regiment Black Flag Over Dixie: Racial Atrocities and Reprisals in the Civil War Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: […]
168: Project Blue Book Season 2 with Rob Kristoffersen
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167: Selma with Dr. Clayborne Carson
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165: Stonewall with Eric Marcus
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157: Alexander with Ryan Stitt
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152: Project Blue Book Season 1 with Rob Kristoffersen
Listen to Season 2 BOATS interview with PBB’s creator and showrunner Subscribe to Rob’s podcast Rob’s other podcast: The Coda Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our links on this page. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee […]
151: Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier with Michael Wallis
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139: Turn: Washington’s Spies with Michael Troy
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