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Einstein didn't say that: How viral misquotes evolve and replicate

The infamous Einstein quote on insanity is misattributed; it has no proven link to him, reflecting how misquotes spread widely.

I'm an archaeologist - and THESE are Britain's oldest pubs

Many popular claims about the oldest pubs in Britain are unfounded, as revealed by James Wright's research.

The Challenges and Pitfalls of an 'Authentic' Medieval Wargame - Medievalists.net

Authentic medieval wargaming faces challenges due to outdated assumptions and the need for cultural understanding of medieval combat.

Ubisoft Developers Pushed For Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay - Report

Ubisoft delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows to allow more time for development and historical accuracy improvements.

Tim Walz Said He Was in Hong Kong in 1989 During Tiananmen. Not True.

Gov. Tim Walz misrepresented his timeline in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests, claiming proximity to events he did not witness.

World War II historian rates 9 more WWII battles in movies and TV

John McManus assesses World War II films for historical accuracy and emphasizes the discrepancies between cinematic portrayals and actual events.

The Dangerous Rise of the Podcast Historians

The public must engage in historical accuracy to counteract rising Holocaust denial and revisionist narratives.
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Google Says It's Fixed Gemini People-Generating Feature, Also It's Releasing Customizable Chatbots

Google's AI project Gemini faced backlash over historical inaccuracies in image generation, prompting a suspension and subsequent improvements for paid users.

Three Hours With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has Me Thinking It Might Be A Great Immersive RPG

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 effectively enhances gameplay while maintaining a balance between historical accuracy and engaging fun, despite needing some improvements.

So how do you 'accurately' speak English in ancient Rome?

Accents in historical films are sparking online debates as Gladiator II's trailer featuring Denzel Washington's accent in ancient Rome prompts scrutiny.

"A weird, wonderful and demanding job": How Gina Alessi made the graphic design in Apple TV's Manhunt

Creating high-quality graphics for film requires extensive research and attention to detail to accurately represent historical settings.

Ruins in ancient Jerusalem could prove the Bible was true

Ancient Jerusalem wall originally believed built by Hezekiah was actually constructed by his great-grandfather Uzziah, aligning with biblical accounts.

The Story Behind Peacock's The Tattooist of Auschwitz

The limited series 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz,' inspired by Heather Morris's novel, portrays the real love story of Auschwitz survivors amid questions about its accuracy.

Manor Lords has entered Early Access and it's on sale

Manor Lords is now available through Early Access with a discount for a limited time.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Preview - Here Comes The Kingdom - Game Informer

Kingdom Come: Deliverance sequel in the works with expanded content and improved visuals.
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Jim Jordan Vows To Get To The Bottom Of Woke' Google AI That Brought The World Black George Washington'

Gemini AI program created controversial historically inaccurate images in the name of diversity.
Rep. Jim Jordan accused Biden administration of influencing Google's woke Gemini AI program.

Google's Gemini AI goes woke: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 26, 2024

Google's Gemini AI generated historically inaccurate images.
The use of politically correct and revisionist historical figures in AI technology is causing concern.

Google pauses AI tool Gemini's ability to generate images of people after historical inaccuracies | TechCrunch

Google paused Gemini's image generation of people to improve historical accuracy.
Gemini faced criticism for generating historically inaccurate images of people like the U.S. Founding Fathers.

Jim Jordan Vows To Get To The Bottom Of Woke' Google AI That Brought The World Black George Washington'

Gemini AI program created controversial historically inaccurate images in the name of diversity.
Rep. Jim Jordan accused Biden administration of influencing Google's woke Gemini AI program.

Google's Gemini AI goes woke: Letters to the Editor - Feb. 26, 2024

Google's Gemini AI generated historically inaccurate images.
The use of politically correct and revisionist historical figures in AI technology is causing concern.

Google pauses AI tool Gemini's ability to generate images of people after historical inaccuracies | TechCrunch

Google paused Gemini's image generation of people to improve historical accuracy.
Gemini faced criticism for generating historically inaccurate images of people like the U.S. Founding Fathers.
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Why a Historian Is Looking Forward to the New Shogun Series

Shogun novel was a huge success commercially, but faced criticism for historical accuracy and national stereotypes.
The miniseries adaptation of Shogun garnered immense popularity but was criticized for its portrayal of Japan as an alien place without translation.

Mountains in Miami? What Netflix series 'Griselda' got right or wrong about local scenes

The new Netflix series 'Griselda' has put Miami back in the spotlight, similar to how 'Miami Vice' transformed the city in the 1980s.
The show has faced backlash from local residents for the inaccurate portrayal of Miami's historical locations.

Should Historical Fiction Have Modern Sensibilities, Or Stick To Its Time?

The genre of historical fiction encompasses various sub-genres and is popular across different age groups.
The debate surrounding historical fiction is whether it should adhere strictly to the attitudes of its time or incorporate modern ideas.

Gladiator II: Enjoy the show, read books to learn history

Films are not required to teach history; they should be seen for entertainment, not factual accuracy.

Is The Steamy Love Story In 'My Lady Jane' Historically Accurate?

Fans of My Lady Jane series enamored by the intense chemistry between Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guildford Dudley, despite historical inaccuracies.

Como Bridgerton' hace historia

Historians like Amanda Vickery play a key role in ensuring historical accuracy and context in the TV series Bridgerton.
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