Based On History: Recent Episodes
John Neidigk
A Podcast that looks at the true stories behind movies that claim to be based on historical fact and sees what they got right and what they got wrong.
Just a few of the many great stories from history that have been recorded and deserve to be brought to life on the big screen.
The last in the Kingdom of Heaven series with my brother Mark. Were going to dig a little deeper into the finer details of the opposing forces of the Crusades.
My brother Mark joins me once again to discuss the historical truth behind Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven.
My brother Mark joins me to discuss the events leading up to the movie Kingdom of Heaven and why the Crusaders are in the Holy Land.
A list and fun discussion about some of my favorite soldiers in movies and why i picked them.
Diving into the rifles, equipment and tactics used on both sides of the Battle of Mogadishu.
What were the Spartans and Persians actually wearing at the Battle of Thermopylae and how were they fighting?
Discussing the Ridley Scott directed film Black Hawk down and the events surrounding the Battle of Mogadishu.
Our first true Historical Fiction film. A fun discussion about the movie Gangs of New York and all the true historical things they have going on around these fictional characters.
Talking about the rifles, kit and tactics used by Chris Kyle and his SEAL Team in the movie American Sniper
A look at a selection of weapons and tanks used on both sides of the battle as well as an overview of the tactics used.
Closer look at what weapons and tactics the British and Zulu armies were using at the time of The Battle of Rorke's Drift.
Discussing the historical events surrounding the battle of Thermopylae and the Spartans last stand.
Talking about the main weapons we see used in the movie tombstone and their historical counterparts.
A more in depth look at some of the weapons and armor that would have been used during the late 13th century and how that is reflected in the movie Braveheart.
Examining the Greek Ionian revolt against the Persian Empire and the events that lead up to the film 300.
A look at the 1965 film The Battle of the Bulge, the historical battle itself, and what the movie got right and wrong.
A quick look at the Allies military operations in North Africa, Italy, France and Holland leading up to the Battle of the Bulge
A small episode bringing a little extra historical context to the upcoming full episode. All history on this one.