
The movie podcast for history nerds. In every episode, historians Jamie and Sofia talk about a different historical film and take a deep dive into the parts that did and didn't really happen. In each episode, we try to answer the big questions: Is this good history? Is this a good movie? And are those the same thing? To get in touch, send us an email at DidThatReallyHappenPod@gmail.com, or follow ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week we're traveling back to the 1950s with Hedda! Join us as we learn about pretty little things, 1950s fashion, sparklers, women working as professors, and more!
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"Celebrating the Legacy of England's First Female Professor," King's... more
This week we're traveling back to first-century Jerusalem with The Book of Clarence! Join us as we learn about Mary Magdalene, Barabbas, Biblical sick burns, and more!
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Martínez-Cruz, B., Mendizabal, I., Harmant, C. et al. Origins, admixt... more
It's a new year, so it's time for our New Year's tradition of taking a look at movies that tried to predict the future. This year, we're traveling to the year 2019 with Akira! Join us as we learn about the Tokyo Olympics, biker gangs, technical schoo... more
This week we're traveling back to the 19th century with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein! Join us as we learn about syphilis, big-ass blunderbusses, the Evelyn Tables, Arctic expeditions, and more!
Sources: An account of divers schemes of arteries... more
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Too much laughter and unintelligible banter.. .
This podcast was recommended to me by a friend who knows how much I love hearing smart, funny people talk about things they like (and things they don’t!) that I know nothing about. I’m not a historian, and the way the topics are presented here is so engaging that my lack of knowledge isn’t a barrier. Instead, the podcast has been fun, restorative company during this winter of missing seeing movies with friends. Basically, if one of the things you’ve also missed over the past year is movie nights... more
This show is like one of those “best friends” conversational podcasts, but also with great content. Sofia and Jamie have great rapport as they explain their historical research and make each other laugh throughout. I would recommend this podcast to anyone who loves movies or history.
This is really funny and well researched and I love the use of movies to direct history conversation!
I love this podcast! It’s such a smart and unique idea for a show, and the hosts do an incredible job with the delivery of the stories they discuss! Would absolutely recommend to anyway who enjoys movies and/or history!
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Listeners can expect engaging discussions on a variety of historical films, where the hosts analyze both cinematic merit and historical accuracy. Conversations frequently cover themes such as the portrayal of significant historical events, the challenges of adapting true stories for the screen, and the cultural implications of these films. Unique to this podcast is the emphasis on not just enjoying and critiquing movies, but also on asking critical questions about history and storytelling, appealing to both movie lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The hosts, with their backgrounds in history, bring depth and insight that invites audiences to reflect on the interplay between film and factual events.
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