Reel History

Reel History delivers historian-led analysis of how films and TV represent the past, focusing on fact‑vs‑fiction comparisons and historical accuracy. Episodes feature reaction and critique videos in which a history professor evaluates specific movies and scenes (e.g., D‑Day films, Pearl Harbor, Braveheart, Nuremberg) and explains where they align with or diverge from the historical record.

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 17 days
Publishing pace
Regular
Publishing regularity
30 min
Average video duration
55 min
Published time per month

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