History in Film

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W036b: Renegade Nell (2024) Dec 16, 2025

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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.

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W035b: Witchfinder General (1968) Dec 02, 2025

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A brutal film set during the English Civil War of the 17th century. Oliver Cromwell makes a brief appearance.

W028b: Lady Jane (1986) Nov 18, 2025

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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 [ … ]

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W024c: The King (2019) Nov 04, 2025

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The story of Henry V, arguably England’s greatest warrior king.

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W022c: Black Death (2010) Oct 31, 2025

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Happy Halloween! It’s 1348 and Sean Bean is on the hunt for a necromancer.

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W022b: Edward II (1991) Oct 21, 2025

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A disappointing attempt at an edgy adaptation.

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W035c: Our Flag Means Death Oct 07, 2025

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Rebekah joins to discuss this delightful HBO series that is closer to real life than you might imagine.

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W018b: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Sep 23, 2025

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The classic tale set during the reign of Richard I.

W016c: Bayeux Tapestry (2001) Sep 09, 2025

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Our first non-video discussion on the podcast. This is a British audio-play about the Conquest of England in 1066.

V07: Vikings: Valhalla, season 1 Aug 26, 2025

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Absolutely stuffed with historical characters, even if they play fast and loose with the actual history.