The “Cleopatra” Controversy – Netflix Wants Your Attention Again

While it may not be accurate to portray Cleopatra as entirely “white” (she was Greek from a time long before the Caucasians pushed through Europe) but she certainly wasn’t sub-saharan African, which is what we typically refer to today as “black”.

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“Bloody Roses” – Wars of the Roses TV Series Pitch / Dreamcast

Long before George R.R. Martin dreamed of Westeros, there was a very real medieval family feud between the King and his noble houses. It was the 15th century, the land was Britannia, and the conflict was The Wars of the Roses.

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What is a Weirwood Tree doing in the Red Keep?

In HBO’s House of the Dragon, one notable set piece that plays host to many important scenes and character dialogue is a weirwood tree planted in the middle of the Red Keep. Hardcore fans who only watched the original Game of Thrones run may find it odd that this seemingly heretical idol is left standing in the middle of King’s Landing.

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Monsters We Met: The Most Underrated Paleo Documentary You Need To See

Considering that our distant ancestors encountered beasts, it is miraculous how humans arose to be the dominant species on the planet. However, there is no doubt that our ascension came at the cost of other species. One paleo-documentary that really hits this home is the miniseries Monsters We Met.

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The Last Duel [REVIEW]

This might be one of Ridley Scott’s best films to have come out in a long time. No doubt he was assisted a lot by the writing that Affleck Damon and Nicole Holofcener have provided with real complex characters and a strong foundation to support it

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Drowning in Directors Cuts – The Decline of Historical Epics

You’re reading part 3 of our Historical Epic series. Read part 1 here! Period dramas have been the kinds of films directors have pushed themselves to make. Hollywood was also in the same vein looking to try to make the next Gladiator. There has been a string of historical films with some of the same talent such as Mel Gibson’s The Patriot and Russell Crowe’s Master and Commander. However, after the mid-2000s there has been a gradual decline of such films, at least theatrically. Some of them however have found a new lease on life when they reach DVD and

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