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Jakob Burrows @awesomepedia.org · 19/09/2026

Hey, if you're a @reelhistory.bsky.social listener, we've just put a poll on our Patreon where you can choose which film/show we're going to cover next! Vote now if you're a member: www.patreon.com/reelhistoryp...

a poll where all the options are currently at 0

the options are:

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Blackadder
The Da Vinci Code
The Great
The Last Kingdom
Saving Private Ryan

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our bonus episode on The Odyssey is now up on Patreon! www.patreon.com/reelhistoryp... If you haven't heard our main episode sorting fiction from fiction in Nolan's the Odyssey, you can now find it on our public feed: showswhatyouknow.com/the-odyssey-...

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Footnotes & Fancies: The Odyssey | Reel History

Here is our bonus episode on The Odyssey, just for you dear patrons! We dive into topics we didn't have time for on the main feed, such as "

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our episode on the real history behind #TheOdyssey is up now for our patrons! Will be available on our regular feed soon – and when it is, the Patrons get a bonus episode covering additional bits and pieces we couldn't fit into the main show. #ChristopherNolan #HistoryPodcast #History

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Early Access: The Odyssey | Reel History

Hello Patron Pals! Here is episode on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, available for you early. We also have Footnotes & Fancies Patreon bon

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

NEW EPISODE! Separating fact from fiction in Sofia Coppola's #MarieAntoinette is going to require a two-parter. The first episode is live on our feed and website: showswhatyouknow.com/marie-antoin... #historypodcast

Press photo from Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006)

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Also available now, our episode on Gangs of New York: showswhatyouknow.com/gangs-of-new... Should pair beautifully with our new #HouseOfGuinness episode, as both deal with #IrishHistory in the 1800s on opposite sides of the Atlantic. 🇮🇪 #HistoryPodcast #GangsOfNewYork #History

The cast of "Gangs of New York" stand under the title of the film.

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Come with us down the pub 🍺 Our longest episode ever uses Netflix’s "House of Guinness" as a jumping-off point to talk about colonial Ireland, rebellion, and the real history beneath the stout – out now: showswhatyouknow.com/house-of-gui... #history #historypodcast #irishhistory #houseofguinness

The cast of House of Guinness stand in mourning regalia under the title of the show

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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!

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Trebuchets & Tribulations – Age of Empires II | Reel History

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

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

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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🏰 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... #HistoryPodcast

Manuscript depiction of the children of Henry II.

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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

The Battle of Clontarf - Samuel Watsonn (1844)

Anachronistic depiction of the Battle of Clontarf.

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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...

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Season 5 Announcement | Reel History

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

“You’ll be visited by three spirits.” The three spirits:

Art depicting the first triumvirate: Caesar, Pompey and Crassus

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

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! 📽️📕

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Jakob Burrows @awesomepedia.org · 16/09/2024

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...

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The History of A Knight's Tale

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Jakob Burrows @awesomepedia.org · 13/09/2024

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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 14/09/2024

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!) ⚔️ bit.ly/3Xmiz4h

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

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.

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

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/

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

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!

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"

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

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...

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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

🎬 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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

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

Adrien Guignet's painting Retreat of the ten thousand.

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

💣 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...

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

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

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Reel History Podcast @reelhistory.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

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! 🦜🏴‍☠️⚓️ showswhatyouknow.com/pirate-mythb...

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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 parrot’s guano. This is a preview and you can f...

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Jakob Burrows @awesomepedia.org · 30/11/2023

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

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Season 4 Patrons' Choice | Reel History

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Mark Down Text @zeromark30.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

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...

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