This is a fictional story, but still gives us an opportunity to discuss Native Americans during the Civil War. We also wrap up the fighting of the Civil War itself [ … ]

A solid movie and a fairly accurate look at the 54th Massachusetts regiment of African-American soldiers during the Civil War.

Fake beards and lack of blood aside, this may be the most accurate film we’ve ever discussed on the podcast.

Buster Keaton’s silent classic is based an actual event called the Great Locomotive Chase from April 12, 1862. While it starts out fairly accurate, it soon goes… off the rails, [ … ]

A fictionalized story, but set in the very real world of the Five Points slum of New York City. Some real-life figures also play important roles.