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Reel History

Welcome to Reel History! On this podcast we talk about historical movies and TV, anything that claims to be based on a true story, and we check – how bad did they mess it up? What was life actually like during that time period? That’s why we’re here – to separate the real history from the Reel History! Hosted by two Irish history buffs and a Swedish guy who doesn’t know anything about history. Part of the Shows What You Know network; find all our podcasts at ShowsWhatYouKnow.com. Follow us @Reel_History and don’t forget to rate and review!

Hosted ByJakob, Mark and Michael
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Reel History Season 5 Announcement

April 16, 2025 Jakob Burrows Podcast, Reel History 00:04:23 Comments Off on Reel History Season 5 Announcement

Hey Reelists! You might be wondering what’s going on with Season 5 of Reel History. Well, wonder no more – we’re here...

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The Battle of Clontarf | Brian Boru 2/2

April 16, 2025 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Reel History, Uncategorized 01:25:54 Comments Off on The Battle of Clontarf | Brian Boru 2/2

In part two of our special on Brian Boru, we chart the extraordinary reign of the most ambitious king in Irish history...

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Gladiator II (2024) | Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus (200)

December 18, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History, Uncategorized 01:09:10 Comments Off on Gladiator II (2024) | Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus (200)

Surprise! A rogue Reel History appears like a fistful of sand to the eyes! We covered Gladiator in our second episode, almost...

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The Rise of the Dál gCais | Brian Boru 1/2

September 13, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 1:05:00 Comments Off on The Rise of the Dál gCais | Brian Boru 1/2

Today, we dive into the rise of one of Ireland’s most iconic and celebrated leaders—Brian Boru, the High King. In the popular...

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Reel History Season 4 Finale

May 23, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 01:08:12 Comments Off on Reel History Season 4 Finale

Welcome to the finale of Season 4 of Reel History! In this episode we look back at our past season, answer listener...

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Napoleon III | FALL (1806-1815)

May 10, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 01:31:49 Comments Off on Napoleon III | FALL (1806-1815)

‘What a pity the man wasn’t lazy ’ remarked the wily French diplomat Talleyrand as he later lamented on how Napoleon’s restless...

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Napoleon II | REIGN (1799-1805)

April 25, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 01:15:00 Comments Off on Napoleon II | REIGN (1799-1805)

“The revolution is over… I AM the revolution!” proclaimed Mark dramatically as we recently sat down to record this second sortie into...

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Napoleon I | RISE (1769-1798)

April 11, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 01:15:08 Comments Off on Napoleon I | RISE (1769-1798)

Load the canon, survey the battlefield and hold onto your bicorne as we take aim at Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ (2023)! Much like...

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Robin Hood (1991) | A Thief & Two Kings (1194)

March 28, 2024 Jakob Burrows Main Page, Podcast, Reel History 1:22:56 Comments Off on Robin Hood (1991) | A Thief & Two Kings (1194)

“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” catapults audiences into the heart of medieval England, where the legendary outlaw Robin Hood leads a band...

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