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Braveheart: What Hollywood Got Wrong About William Wallace

Braveheart: What Hollywood Got Wrong About William Wallace

Mel Gibson's epic won 5 Oscars but butchered Scottish history. Here's what really happened.

Jan 29, 2026Read Article

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Gladiator: What Ridley Scott Got Wrong About Marcus Aurelius

Gladiator: What Ridley Scott Got Wrong About Marcus Aurelius

Ridley Scott's Gladiator is an epic masterpiece -but how much of it is actually true? We separate the historical facts from Hollywood fiction in this breakdown of what the film got right and spectacularly wrong.

The Princes in the Tower: England's 500-Year-Old Murder Mystery

The Princes in the Tower: England's 500-Year-Old Murder Mystery

Who murdered the young princes Edward V and Richard of York in 1483? Explore the suspects, theories, and modern DNA evidence in this cold case that still haunts English history.

Visiting Ancient Rome in 44 BC: A Survival Guide

Visiting Ancient Rome in 44 BC: A Survival Guide

Planning a trip to Ancient Rome? This time traveler's guide covers where to stay, what to eat, and -most importantly -how to survive the Ides of March. (Spoiler: avoid the Senate that day.)