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10 Historical Fiction Books That Still Deserve a TV Adaptation

Historical fiction novels serve as a perfect way to blend unique stories into real events. But some have yet to get a proper adaptation.

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10 Reasons Marco Polo Flopped

Netflix's Marco Polo was a spectacular failure in almost every conceivable way.

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The Uzumaki Swirl Is Becoming One of Anime's Most Iconic Mythological Tropes

While the Uzumaki pattern may not ever be as widely understood as other Japanese myths, it takes on new life through the anime community.

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10 Interesting Military Leaders Who Need Their Own Movie

With modern biopics becoming more popular, film producers turn to compelling historical military leaders to portray in their movies.

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10 Historical Figures Who Deserve Their Own Movie

With the emergence of modern biopics in film and series, some interesting historical figures, such as Joan of Arc, deserve more exposure.

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Hell's Paradise's Historical Influences Give Much-Needed Weight to the Yamada Asaemon

The real-life inspirations behind the Yamada Asaemon answer the one question that has not been answered.

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10 Best Historical British Shows, Ranked

The Crown and Gentleman Jack are some of the few British historical shows that are a must-see for fans of the genre.

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Where Does Netflix's The Last Kingdom Film Align With History?

Netflix's long-running viking drama The Last Kingdom returns with a film finale Seven Kings Must Die. Where does the show line up with history?

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The 10 Oldest Anime You Can Still Watch Today

Anime becomes increasingly popular each year, but few know that anime started more than 100 years ago.

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10 Historical Movies With Glaring Factual Inaccuracies

As fun as movies like Gladiator and Zero Dark Thirty are, there are a number of details they get totally wrong.

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10 Best Heroines In Historical Fiction Movies

Men dominate historical fiction films, but viewers might be surprised at how many females are important historical figures who deserve the spotlight.

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10 Graphic Novels About Important Historical Women

These graphic memoirs and biographies about great historical women are perfect for reading lists for Women's History Month or throughout the year.

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10 Best Alternate History TV Shows, Ranked

Alternate versions of history have been imagined many times in TV shows but which projects have handled the idea better?

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10 Best Alternate History Movies, Ranked

From Richard Nixon serving four terms to Hitler getting assassinated, several real-world events have been reimagined in alternate history movies.

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Colosseum Continues History's Return to Educational TV

The History TV channel has made a welcome return to presenting historical events - in a way that captivates and entertains an underserved audience.

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10 Movies Every 2000s Kid Watched In School

Sometimes, visual media can be easier for kids to understand, so every 2000s kid will be able to remember watching these movies in school.

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10 Most Immersive Historical Movies

The most immersive historical movies allow the viewer to experience the difficult reality of that time and imbue empathy from the audience.

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7 Movies Every 2000s Kid Watched In High School

High school class rooms across the United States shared some common films to help support their various curriculums.

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10 Quotes Everyone Knows Without Watching The Movie

Many iconic movie lines have moved beyond just their films, into the larger world of popular culture.

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10 Best Historical Epics, Ranked

In their best instances, film epics can offer the scope and swooning moods that others cannot.

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