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History & Film put together! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽฌ๐ŸŽง โ€ข Website: https://showswhatyouknow.com/show/reel-history/ โ€ข Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/reel-history/id1488399026 โ€ข Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vo9fjO31wKnRrnZm1dsum

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Trebuchets & Tribulations โ€“ Age of Empires II | Reel History Get more from Reel History on Patreon

We've got a new Patreon episode out, examining the iconic unique units different civilisations can field in Age of Empires II! This was a request from one of our patrons and we really enjoyed tackling some video game history for a change. You can listen to the start even if you're not a patron yet!

04.09.2025 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
medieval manuscript depiction of knights at tournament, with stands of admiring nobles to the sides.

medieval manuscript depiction of knights at tournament, with stands of admiring nobles to the sides.

He fought Richard the Lionheart, survived King John, and saved a kingdom at age 70. William Marshalโ€™s life was pure cinema โ€” and itโ€™s time for the finale. Our new episode, "The Greatest Knight", is out now: showswhatyouknow.com/william-mars... ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ #history #historypodcast #williammarshal #medieval

17.06.2025 10:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Manuscript depiction of the children of Henry II.

Manuscript depiction of the children of Henry II.

๐Ÿฐ He survived being a child hostage.
๐ŸŽ He defeated 500 knights in tournament.
๐Ÿ‘‘ He served five kings.

William Marshalโ€™s life is too cinematic not to tell. Part 1 of our special on his life โ€“ and on the Angevin Empire he upheld โ€“ is out now: showswhatyouknow.com/william-mars...

#HistoryPodcast

09.05.2025 15:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Battle of Clontarf - Samuel Watsonn (1844)

Anachronistic depiction of the Battle of Clontarf.

The Battle of Clontarf - Samuel Watsonn (1844) Anachronistic depiction of the Battle of Clontarf.

Today we're releasing part 2 of our podcast on #BrianBoru and medieval Ireland! Listen on our website showswhatyouknow.com/the-battle-o... or your podcatcher! (Part 1: showswhatyouknow.com/the-rise-of-...)

#IrishHistory #MedievalHistory #HistoryPodcast #VikingHistory #BattleOfClontarf

16.04.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Season 5 Announcement | Reel History Get more from Reel History on Patreon

Today we're sharing updates on the release of Reel History Season 5! Read/hear the full details on our Patreon (unlocked post): www.patreon.com/posts/126791...

16.04.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

โ€œYouโ€™ll be visited by three spirits.โ€

The three spirits:

26.12.2024 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're a history podcast based in Ireland! Join us to learn the truth behind some of your favourite historical films like Braveheart (showswhatyouknow.com/braveheart/), Pirates of the Caribbean (showswhatyouknow.com/pirates-of-t...), Robin Hood (showswhatyouknow.com/robin-hood-p...), and more! ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ“•

24.12.2024 00:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Screenshot from Gilmore Girls S02E10

Screenshot from Gilmore Girls S02E10

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Paris Geller would love our Mel Gibson episodes. #GilmoreGirls #History #HistoryPodcast

23.12.2024 23:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The History of A Knight's Tale
YouTube video by Awesomepedia The History of A Knight's Tale

Ever wondered what life as a medieval knight was REALLY like? From tournaments to chivalry and war, I've got you covered with my new video essay that uses "A Knight's Tale" as a jumping-off point to get into some real history. It's 100 minutes long so strap in! โš”๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSf6...

16.09.2024 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I can now post videos on Bluesky so here's an exclusive preview of my latest nonsense, an ode to Geoffrey Chaucer!

13.09.2024 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Now you wouldnโ€™t name a pub after just any old King ๐Ÿ‘‘ would you?

Find out if Brian Boru really was a ruthless political animal who vanquished the Vikings in this two part special as we discuss Irelandโ€™s famous Ardrรญ (and Imperator Scotorum no less!) โš”๏ธ
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14.09.2024 05:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE: showswhatyouknow.com/napoleon-1/ Before we finish up season 4 we're doing a 3-part series on Napoleon, using Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" as a jumping off point. This first episode covers the state of France in the late 1700s and Napoleon's meteoric rise. Also we shit on Ridley Scott.

12.04.2024 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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NEW EPISODE! Youโ€™ve heard of Robin Hood and his merry men, youโ€™ve probably even heard the name "Richard the Lionheart". But did any of this really happen? Was a Cult-leading satanist Sheriff really in charge of England? Join us to find out: showswhatyouknow.com/robin-hood-priโ€ฆ #history

01.04.2024 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE! Via Spike Lee's gripping direction and Denzel Washington's stellar performance in Malcolm X (1992), we delve into the complexities of race, identity, and activism in 20th Century America โœŠ๐Ÿฟ Who better to cover this topic than three white men, am I right? ๐Ÿ˜… showswhatyouknow.com/malcolm-x/

14.03.2024 22:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Listen on your podcatcher of choice (just search Reel History) or at showswhatyouknow.com/king-arthur-...

01.03.2024 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Shot from the poster of King Arthur (2004) featuring a bow-wielding Keira Knightley and a grim-looking Clive Owen, both in dubiously accurate period armour. Caption reads (small text) "Not quite" (large text) "KING ARTHUR"

Shot from the poster of King Arthur (2004) featuring a bow-wielding Keira Knightley and a grim-looking Clive Owen, both in dubiously accurate period armour. Caption reads (small text) "Not quite" (large text) "KING ARTHUR"

While the film King Arthur (2004) has very little to do with actual history, it allows us to dive into the foundations of the Arthurian myth, exploring Roman conquests, Hadrian's Wall, and the fall of Roman Britain. Check out our new episode to find out if this King Arthur guy was real after all!

01.03.2024 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

20 min preview on the main feed (showswhatyouknow.com/the-rasputin...), full 1 hour special on the Patreon!

21.02.2024 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cartoon version of Rasputin on the left with a gun, actual photo of Rasputin on the right. Middle reads: THE RASPUTIN SPECIAL

Cartoon version of Rasputin on the left with a gun, actual photo of Rasputin on the right. Middle reads: THE RASPUTIN SPECIAL

We've now released THE RASPUTIN SPECIAL in which we journey from Grigori Rasputin's humble beginnings to his pivotal role in the fall of the Romanov dynasty. Was he a villain, a saint, or something entirely different? Find out today at www.patreon.com/posts/rasput...

21.02.2024 21:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฌ Our PATREON'S CHOICE for Season 4 is here! Join us as we explore the animated gem Anastasia and unravel the turbulent history of the Romanov dynasty: showswhatyouknow.com/anastasia-19... Hold onto your tiaras, it's going to be a royal ride! ๐Ÿฐ #Anastasia #HistoryPodcast

15.02.2024 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Adrien Guignet's painting Retreat of the ten thousand.

Adrien Guignet's painting Retreat of the ten thousand.

From battles to betrayals, our latest Patreon episode delves into the captivating world of mercenary armies! Discover the trials and triumphs of The Ten Thousand, the splendor of the Swiss Guard, and the bold maneuvers of the Catalan Grand Company! patreon.com/posts/98318845

12.02.2024 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’ฃ Get ready for an explosive adventure! Hear the untold story of Heinrich Schliemann, the amateur archaeologist who rocked the world with his unconventional methods and his "discovery of Troy". 30 min of this episode is free on the main feed, the rest on Patreon! showswhatyouknow.com/the-discover...

09.02.2024 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there even a Troy? WHAT ABOUT THE WOODEN HORSE? ๐Ÿด Tune in to uncover the historical truth behind the legend. ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ (Spoiler alert: Once again, Orlando Bloom wasn't actually there.)

showswhatyouknow.com/troy-2004-th...

01.02.2024 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bonus Episode: Pirate Mythbusting! - Shows What You Know Parrots, peg legs, jolly rogers and rum! Join us for a Patreon Preview that explains which of these tropes have a basis in reality and which are utter parrotโ€™s guano. This is a preview and you can f...

Avast ye bunch of lousy landlubbers !!!

Pray tellโ€ฆ what be the truth behind parrots, peg legs, jolly rogers and rum?

Join us for a Patreon Preview that explains which of these tropes have a basis in reality and which are utter parrotโ€™s guano! ๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธโš“๏ธ

showswhatyouknow.com/pirate-mythb...

30.01.2024 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Season 4 Patrons' Choice | Reel History Get more from Reel History on Patreon

Patrons of my podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social are currently voting on what film we should do a historical deep dive into and with suggestions like The Da Vinci Code and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure I have to tell you, I'm scared www.patreon.com/posts/93814981

30.11.2023 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oy! Do you like history? Or films? Or history AND films? Of course you do, you have great taste. Get this into you from @reelhistory.bsky.social

www.patreon.com/checkout/ree...

26.10.2023 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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