Reel History Podcast

Trebuchets & Tribulations – 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!

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 Marshal’s life was pure cinema — and it’s time for the finale. Our new episode, "The Greatest Knight", is out now: showswhatyouknow.com/william-mars... 🎙️ #history #historypodcast #williammarshal #medieval

Manuscript depiction of the children of Henry II.

🏰 He survived being a child hostage.
🐎 He defeated 500 knights in tournament.
👑 He served five kings.

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

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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-...)

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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...

“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”

The three spirits:

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! 📽️📕

Screenshot from Gilmore Girls S02E10

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

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! ⚔️👑 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSf6...

I can now post videos on Bluesky so here's an exclusive preview of my latest nonsense, an ode to Geoffrey Chaucer!

Now you wouldn’t name a pub after just any old King 👑 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 Ireland’s famous Ardrí (and Imperator Scotorum no less!) ⚔️
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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.

NEW EPISODE! You’ve heard of Robin Hood and his merry men, you’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-pri… #history

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 ✊🏿 Who better to cover this topic than three white men, am I right? 😅 showswhatyouknow.com/malcolm-x/

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

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

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...

🎬 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! 🏰 #Anastasia #HistoryPodcast

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

💣 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...

NEW EPISODE ALERT! Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there even a Troy? WHAT ABOUT THE WOODEN HORSE? 🐴 Tune in to uncover the historical truth behind the legend. 🗡️ (Spoiler alert: Once again, Orlando Bloom wasn't actually there.)

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Avast ye bunch of lousy landlubbers !!!

Pray tell… 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 parrot’s guano! 🦜🏴‍☠️⚓️

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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

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

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