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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'A genuine slip-up' - Cathal Crowe apologises after claiming the British Army never bombed or shot civilians in Ireland

I wanted to make the point that brutal, bad, and all as the British armed forces have been on this island for a very long time, they never resorted to sending over the Royal Air Force, tanks and missiles to pummel Irish cities.
UK politics
#film-analysis
#video-games
France news
fromInverse
2 months ago

34 Years Later, 'Civilization 7's Brilliant Trick Brings A Never-Before-Seen Version Of Napoleon To Life

Napoleon returns in Civilization 7, showcasing a more complex portrayal through historical accuracy and character depth.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japanese reviews reframe the historical accuracy debate

France news
fromInverse
2 months ago

34 Years Later, 'Civilization 7's Brilliant Trick Brings A Never-Before-Seen Version Of Napoleon To Life

Napoleon returns in Civilization 7, showcasing a more complex portrayal through historical accuracy and character depth.
fromPolygon
2 months ago
Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japanese reviews reframe the historical accuracy debate

Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 months ago

AI-Generated Content Could Displace History Creators On YouTube

AI-generated content could displace skilled historians and educators, leading to historical inaccuracies and biases in society.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

St Patrick's spotless attire is a miracle as RTE makes history look like a washing powder advert

Patrick: A Slave to Ireland depicts Saint Patrick as remarkably pristine despite the unkempt conditions of fifth-century Ireland, highlighting the disconnect between his image and reality.
Paris food
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.
Berlin music
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Mozart's true face is revealed for the first time in 230 YEARS

Mozart's likeness has been reconstructed from his skull, potentially solving the mystery of his appearance.
Women
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Harriet Tubman's great-great-great-grandniece on how her family is keeping her legacy alive

Rita Daniels discovers her familial connection to Harriet Tubman and aims to correct misconceptions about Tubman's legacy in her new book.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and more

Margaret Brennan's assertion that free speech enabled the Holocaust reflects historical ignorance; the real culprit was censorship and oppression.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The hair, the voice, the casual cruelty they nailed it!' Bob Dylan experts rate A Complete Unknown

Hollywood portrayals of Bob Dylan's early life raise questions about accuracy and authenticity, even as Timothee Chalamet's performance impresses fans.
#costume-design
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

When historians and directors clash: Ridley Scott was Napoleonic there was no doubt who was in charge'

Hollywood often prioritizes visual appeal over historical accuracy in films like Gladiator, highlighting a tension between authenticity and entertainment.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

When historians and directors clash: Ridley Scott was Napoleonic there was no doubt who was in charge'

Hollywood often prioritizes visual appeal over historical accuracy in films like Gladiator, highlighting a tension between authenticity and entertainment.
fromArchitectural Digest
6 months ago

Inside Gladiator II's Colosseum: What Ridley Scott's Sequel Got Right

Gladiator II promises to enthrall audiences, but its portrayal of the Roman Colosseum includes countless inaccuracies, from fictional shark-filled naval battles to over-dramatized events.
Miscellaneous
fromOpen Culture
6 months ago

Watch the Original Nosferatu, the Classic German Expressionist Vampire Film, Before the New Remake Arrives This December

Eggers describes his adaptation, stating, "This Orlok is more of a folk vampire than any other film version. For the first time, this guy looks like a dead Transylvanian nobleman."
Online learning
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