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The Thin Red Line with Marty Morgan Jun 15, 2023

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1998's The Thin Red Line is set during the Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II. How well did it do telling the true story? Historian and author Marty Morgan joins Based on a True Story to help us separate fact from fiction in the film.

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This Week: Waterloo, J. Edgar, Amelia Jun 12, 2023

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Waterloo, J. Edgar and Amelia.

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This Week: The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan.

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Behind the True Story: My Place in the Sun with George Stevens, Jr. Jun 03, 2023

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We'll do something a little different today. Instead of learning about the history behind a movie, we'll learn about the history of Hollywood itself with a man who lived it: George Stevens, Jr.

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This Week: Watchmen, Harriet, Midway May 29, 2023

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Watchmen, Harriet and Midway.

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Chernobyl Part 5 May 24, 2023

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HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the final episode in the miniseries called Vichnaya Pamyat.

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This Week: The Messenger, Bonnie and Clyde, Dunkirk May 22, 2023

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Messenger, Bonnie and Clyde and Dunkirk.

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Chernobyl Part 4 May 17, 2023

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HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the fourth episode in the miniseries called The Happiness of All Mankind.

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This Week: The Other Boleyn Girl, The Spirit of St. Louis, Amelia May 15, 2023

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In this episode, we'll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Other Boleyn Girl, The Spirit of St. Louis and Amelia.

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Chernobyl Part 3 May 10, 2023

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HBO's Chernobyl miniseries tells the story of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Today, we'll be looking at the third episode in the miniseries called Open Wide, O Earth.

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