How Historically Accurate is Troy (2004)?
How historically accurate is Troy (2004)? We explore the characters, locations and Bronze Age life to see where the film gets history right—and where Hollywood takes over.
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Who Was Odysseus? The Myth Behind The Odyssey
Who was Odysseus, and was he a real person? Explore the history behind The Odyssey, from Homer and the Trojan War to Christopher Nolan’s latest adaptation.
How Historically Accurate is Hairspray?
How historically accurate is Hairspray? Discover the real history behind the musical, from segregated television in 1960s Baltimore to the Civil Rights Movement and the true story that inspired the film.
How Historically Accurate Is Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette?
From the handover ceremony and Versailles etiquette to Axel von Fersen, the Queen’s Hamlet, and the famous balcony scene, discover what Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette got right—and where it took creative liberties. A detailed historical accuracy review of the 2006 film starring Kirsten Dunst.
Disney’s Robin Hood: A Lesson in Medieval Poor Relief
From Friar Tuck’s alms box to the beggars and prisoners of Nottingham, Disney’s Robin Hood contains surprising lessons about medieval charity, poverty, and the origins of poor relief.
Love Through a Prism: Edwardian Stereotypes of Japan
Love Through a Prism features British characters with some surprising views of Japan. But how accurate are those stereotypes for the Edwardian era? Let’s explore the history.
Did Henry VIII’s Head Injury Cause His Tyranny?
Henry VIII’s legacy as a tyrant masks a more complex reality shaped by a traumatic jousting accident in 1536, which led to chronic pain, paranoia, and emotional isolation. His declining health influenced his erratic behavior, illustrating how suffering and absolute power can intertwine, revealing a fragile human beneath the crown.
Exploring Henry VIII’s Mental Health | Was he Depressed?
Henry VIII transformed from a beloved youth to a tyrant partly due to severe depression and a traumatic jousting accident. His chronic pain led to social withdrawal, explosive temper, and paranoia during his reign. Understanding his struggles through a psychological lens provides a complex perspective on his brutal choices and lasting legacy.
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RAF Henlow | A Brief History
Built in 1918, RAF Henlow has been an important part of the aeronautical community for 104 years. With the imminent closure and removal of the site, now set to happen in 2023, there is no better time to look at the history of the site.
Was Anne Boleyn ‘Good’?
It can be hard for us to judge someone’s character when they lived in a time so different to ours, with a different set of societal rules and values. But taken out of her era and put into ours, would Anne have been viewed differently by modern standards and definitions? Would Anne Boleyn have been judged a ‘good’ person?