Given that humans have only been around such a short time, we've had a hell of an impact on the world. Ancient history gets lumped into big 65 million-year chunks,…

When film companies deal with historic events you expect them to approach the piece with a certain level of caution. Surely film executives realize how important it is to get…

Every once in a while, a person comes along who really changes the course of human history. Then, as many as hundreds of years later, some people will make a…

Like big battle scenes? British accents? Violence? Carnage? Vague historical context? Then you might be a fan of Wolfgang Petersen's blockbuster "Troy," based on some damn thing from a long…

Period films have always been popular in Hollywood, with the Renaissance being one of the most popular settings. The magic of the bygone era is enhanced thanks to famous historical…

Ken Burns (pictured above) has been one of the first names people think of when they hear the word "documentary," as he has made some of the most famous ones….

  The History Channel is one of the great benefits of having cable or a satellite dish. In addition to bringing viewers specials on key events about the history of…

History is rich with storylines, as most people know the beginning and the end, but not the juicy details of the middle. There are also minor characters throughout history that…

War is horrible, but it is also fascinating, and the more we learn about it and the people involved in it, the less it will happen-at least in theory. There…

Looking for a James Dean biography? James Dean was born on February 8, 1931 in Marion, Indiana. At the age of 5, Dean and his family traveled from Indiana to…

"Gone with the Wind" (1939) quotes are some of the most famous movie quotes in history. Some "Gone with the Wind" quotes have become so much a part of American…

The Writers Guild of America history began with the Screen Writers Guild. Spurred on by salary cuts, ten writers met in Hollywood to revive the Screen Writers Guild. The Screen…

When looking at the "John Adams" HBO cast one thing is entirely clear in that HBO was able to put together a group of people that certainly did the miniseries…

Sex in cinema has been a topic of hot debate since the early days of Hollywood. Moralists have always objected to the amount of nudity and sexual content in films,…

The list below will consist of sad cold war movies featuring the U.S. and U.S.S.R.. The cold war (1947-1991) involved political conflict, military tension and economic competition between Soviet  Russia and its satellite…

While documentary films have their place in the classroom and the living room, these Industrial Revolution movies offer an engaging way for viewers to learn more about the era. The…

The 10 best history documentaries tell the world’s tales without dramatics, but that doesn’t make them any less engaging or interesting. Whether about World War I or II, the fight…

If you love Nazi Germany movies but can't find the best list, here is a list of 10 Nazi Germany movies so you can see what you may have missed….

With a history longer than movies, there are an abundance of stories that been made into documentaries, which made choosing the 5 best sports documentaries of all time a very…

Documentaries have a way of leaving a lasting impact on us and giving us insight into a world we’ve never known, especially these 5 best documentary films.  All these films…

The 5 best French Revolution movies occupy an interesting part of cinema.  For many movie lovers, there simply aren't enough French Revolution movies.  Indeed, this is not a historical area…

The 10 best English historical movies depict the power of English royalty, and they lengths they will go to obtain it, and keep it. But, for a little variety, two…

Mexican American War movies take the heat of the explosive battles between two neighboring nations and place them on screen. The legends of the Mexican American War are retold in…

Let the best Latin American movies about history will school you on the many stories, cultures and conflicts of South America. From nearby Mexico, to the southernmost tip of Argentina,…

For Spanish-speaking film buffs that love to watch period pieces, many choices in Hispanic historical movies are out there. From Spain all the way to Latin America, Spanish speakers can…

Grab a helmet and tub of popcorn as you browse through this list of good war movies for guys. Directors like Steven Spielberg attempt to portray the true tragedies of…

If you love an excellent historical movie you may enjoy learning about 10 American historical movies. These movies span a variety of genres and eras but each are historical movies…

Despite its prominence in American history, there have been relatively few Revolutionary War movies. Perhaps because World War II and Vietnam are more fresh in our memories, and the Civil…

Are you looking for some great Latino American history movies? Films that depict the rich heritage of Latinos in American history and culture? The following six movies are recommended for…