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2 weeks ago

Magnificent Obsession - San Francisco Bay Times

The Gilded Age features intricate costume designs that accurately reflect the historical period of late 19th century New York City.
Social media marketing
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Auschwitz Memorial Condemns Michael Rapaport for Posting Fake, AI-Generated' Image of Concentration Camp: Disrespects Victims'

Auschwitz Memorial condemned Michael Rapaport for sharing a fake AI-generated image of concentration camp victims.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

How a 2017 Documentary Lent 'Sinners' Its Chinese American History

Coogler emphasizes Chinese American representation by intricately weaving character history into the film, confronting racial issues in the narrative.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

Cathal Crowe issued an apology for his controversial remarks about British military actions in Ireland, emphasizing historical accuracy and personal accountability.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ancient warfare historians rate 65 battles in movies and TV

"In 'Hercules' (2014) and 'The Witcher,' while the narratives engage viewers, the depiction of ancient military tactics is often simplified and lacks historical accuracy."
Video games
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Viking warfare expert rates 11 Viking battles in movies and TV

William Short, an independent scholar, rates the depiction of Viking combat in films and discusses their historical accuracy in numerous shows.
Film
fromInverse
4 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.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Eyewitness Memory and History: The Colors of War

Eyewitness memory is crucial for accuracy in both criminal investigations and historical contexts.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
4 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.
#assassins-creed
fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

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

fromPolygon
4 months ago
Video games

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

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fromIndependent
4 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
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Authentically Medieval - Medievalists.net

How do authors negotiate the tension between what their research tells them and the needs of the story? Does a scholarly background hamper their storytelling abilities?
History
Berlin music
fromMail Online
5 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
5 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.
fromNew York Post
5 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

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

In depicting Bob Dylan’s early years, the film raises historical inaccuracies, including anachronistic performances suggesting Dylan's journey was more personal than chronological, which sparks skepticism.
Writing
fromVulture
7 months ago

How to Dress Nosferatu's Rotting, Fabulous Vampire

The film highlights an innovative portrayal of a vampire, emphasizing decay and historical authenticity in costume design.
Miscellaneous
fromArchitectural Digest
8 months ago

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

The real history of the Roman Colosseum is often misrepresented in films, highlighting a gap between fact and Hollywood dramatization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 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.
Online learning
fromOpen Culture
8 months ago

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

Robert Eggers' adaptation of Nosferatu focuses on historical authenticity, presenting Count Orlok as a genuine depiction of a dead Transylvanian nobleman.
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