275: This Week: Patty Hearst, Chaplin, Tolkien, Turn
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies and TV series: Patty Hearst, Chaplin, Tolkien, and Turn: Washington’s Spies. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story […]
274: JFK with Marty Morgan
Conspiracies still swirl around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Many of those were depicted in Oliver Stone’s 1991 film JFK, and today we’ll dig deep into the true story with historian Marty Morgan. Follow Marty’s YouTube Look for Marty on The UnXPlained with William Shatner Historical tours Marty’s book […]
273: This Week: United 93, A Star-Spangled Story, Frida
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in these movies: United 93, A Star-Spangled Story, and Frida. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from […]
272: This Week: Geronimo, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, All Eyez on Me
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Geromino: An American Legend, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid, and All Eyez On Me. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True […]
269: This Week: The Pacific, The Crucible, The Battle of Britain
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in The Pacific, The Crucible, and The Battle of Britain. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from […]
268: Little Big Man with Gregory J.W. Urwin
Historian and author Gregory J.W. Urwin joins Based on a True Story to separate fact from fiction in the 1970 satirical western Little Big Man. Custer Victorious Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying […]
266: This Week: Rush, Patton, Braveheart
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Rush, Patton, and Braveheart. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our links on […]
265: This Week: At Eternity’s Gate, Bonnie and Clyde, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in At Eternity’s Gate, Bonnie and Clyde, and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may […]
262: This Week: Battle of Britain, Hamilton, One Nation, One King
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in Battle of Britain, Hamilton, and One Nation, One King. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from […]
261: Schindler’s List with Dan McMillan
Dan McMillan is the author of How Could This Happen: Explaining the Holocaust, and he’s joining the podcast to help us separate fact from fiction in the film Schindler’s List. How Could This Happen: Explaining the Holocaust Save Democracy in America Dan’s Personal Website Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy […]
260: This Week: 1776, Lawrence of Arabia, Project Blue Book
In this episode, we’ll learn about historical events that happened this week in history as they were depicted in 1776, Lawrence of Arabia, and Project Blue Book. Did you enjoy this episode? Help support the next one! Buy me a coffee Disclaimer: Dan LeFebvre and/or Based on a True Story may earn commissions from qualifying […]