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It was a way to teach kids about history So of course, the BBC has put up a compilation video of some of the episodes set in past history. "Doctor Who": the Doctor and Amy meet Van Gogh, BBC Once again, the compilation only uses clips from the new show We don't get the 1st episode where[...]

While they embrace the armada's awesome firepower, they may find the twenty-first century sailors themselves far from acceptable. Initial jubilation at news the Allies would win the war is quickly doused by the chilling realization that the time travelers themselves—by their very presence—have rendered history null and void Celebration turns to dread when the possibility arises[...]

ComicConnect Sponsored Post ComicConnect has some fascinating pieces of film and television history up for auction ending Monday, April 12 These pieces include Wolverine's claws from X2, Niki's straight jacket costume piece from the TV show Heroes, and an authentic piece of actual TV history – a street sign from Paramount's short-lived television company from the[...]

While series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings may have come to an end last month on Amazon Prime (later in 2021 on History), his Vikings-verse is set to live on at Netflix with spinoff series Vikings: Valhalla Written and executive produced by Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive), the[...]

While series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings may be coming to an end this month (on Amazon Prime, later in 2021 on History), his Vikings-verse is set to live on at Netflix with sequel series Vikings: Valhalla Written and executive produced by Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive) and[...]

Some good news and bad news for fans of History and Michael Hirst's historical drama Vikings On the plus side, Hirst's family saga focusing on the lives and epic adventures of the Nordic raiders and explorers of the Dark Ages will be back on December 30 in the U.S., UK, Germany, Austria, and Ireland[...]

Today we take a look at the depiction of communism and communist in comic books, specifically highlighting a book called Is This Tomorrow?

Mulan Joins the Army is the earliest available movie version of the Mulan story. There were two silent movies made before it, but they’re lost. It’s the

Last Gasp, 2004 Although history and media have long addressed the bombings of Japan in various movies and depictions (The Wolverine, for example), none have been as succinct or distressing as what Nakazawa portrayed through the eyes of a grade-school aged child: monsters walking through the streets with skin melting from their faces, moaning for water[...]

Chick is generally not one of the first names brought up when comic fans discuss the greats of the industry…but this cartoonist and publisher is, in fact, one of the most controversial figures in comic book history that you may not have heard of. Born on April 13th, 1924, Jack Chick lived a typical American lifestyle[...]

In their effort to spin the violation of international law, author A.C. Clem Langdon propagated a comic book called Grenada: Rescued From Rape and Slavery

Combs has sold their debut nonfiction YA graphic novel, Trans History: A Graphic Novel at auction to Andrea Tompa at publishers Candlewick. Written and illustrated from an #OwnVoices perspective, Trans History: A Graphic Novel will be published in 2023 and aims to introduce readers to the history of transgender identities, the transgender rights movement, and what it means to be[...]

With writer/artist Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns) and writer/producer Tom Wheeler's (Puss In Boots) Cursed spending its first weekend before the masses, the streaming service is offering viewers a "history lesson" of how Nimue's (13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford) journey and the legend of King Arthur came to be While the Netflix series is[...]

Now with the series more than a month away (more on tht below), the cable network released a new teaser trailer that offers a bit of a "alternative history lesson" on how witches have been defending this nation for over 300 years. As they ready for a new and different kind of war… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud2eN80teZ0 At this month's Television[...]

In September 2020, Yoe Press look to rewrite the history of the comics industry one more time, with a book by comics historian Ken Quattro, often known as The Comics Detective, about black comic book creators – not now, not in recent time, but in the nineteen-thirties, forties and fifties, known as The Golden Age[...]

Series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings may be ending its run on History, but Hirst's Vikings-verse will live on at Netflix with sequel series Vikings: Valhalla. Written and executive produced by Jeb Stuart (Die Hard, The Fugitive), Vikings: Valhalla begins 100 years after the original series concludes and dramatizes the[...]

Sanchez has worked with Eliot for years and he has astounded us yet again with the imaginative and layered world of Motherland: Fort Salem." – Adam McKay Last month, viewers were given an extended look at the upcoming series – where Witches becoming warriors… and where their history-changing training begins, in this official trailer for Freeform's Motherland:[...]

Series creator and writer Michael Hirst's (Elizabeth, The Tudors) critically-acclaimed series Vikings is set to storm its way back to HISTORY for its final season on Wednesday, December 4, at 9 p.m ET/PT – with the 20-episode sixth season kicking off with a two-hour premiere After the premiere, the following eight episodes will air every[...]

Arrow star Stephen Amell and STARZ have found the actor's in-ring nemesis – and on-screen brother – with Alexander Ludwig (Björn Ironside on History's Vikings) set to tag-team in upcoming hour-long drama Heels Set in the world of independent professional wrestling, the eight-episode series will be written by Michael Waldron (Loki) with Mike O'Malley serving as[...]

Winona Ryder (Stranger Things), Zoe Kazan (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Morgan Spector (Homeland), Anthony Boyle (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Azhy Robertson (Untitled Noah Baumbach Project), John Turturro (The Night Of), and newcomer Caleb Malis are set to join the project, from Annapurna Pictures and Joe Roth. Penguin Random House/Netflix/HBO Written by frequent collaborators David[...]

First Second Books has announced a new line of comics aimed at middle grade readers and focusing on notable events in American history, aptly titled History Comics The School Library Journal had the official PR on the comics, which are set to start hitting stores in 2020 and serve as a compliment to First Second's[...]

When HISTORY first announced that Mark Hamill was joining the cast of season 2 of Knightfall, we were of course intrigued Who could he be playing in such a series? Would he have a sword? Mark Hamill as Talus in "Knightfall"Photo courtesy of HISTORY Hamill's character Talus happens to be a former Templar Knight, one who doesn't[...]

Galactic treasure Mark Hamill will be stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, and we've got a pretty good idea of what he'll be talking about during the visit. Mark Hamill at the 44th Annual Saturn AwardsPhoto by Mary Anne Butler Mostly because Hamill posted about it: TONIGHT- I'll be on @jimmykimmel Live talking about @KnightfallShow ⚔️ (10pm @HISTORY this[...]

Katheryn Winnick, actress behind our warrior queen Lagertha from HISTORY's Vikings, has some thoughts about the 6th (and reportedly final) season of the series, including the end for her character. Katheryn WinnickPhoto by Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com While talk of the series makes >this< reporter strangely emotional, we are indeed comforted by the notion that series[...]

I Am The Night's Jefferson Mays explains symbolism showcased during the series, describes how it felt filming unnerving scenes, and more in our interview.

Last night, HISTORY delivered an epic season 5 finale of their drama series Vikings, and we're so ready for more! Katheryn Winnick as LagerthaPhoto courtesy of HISTORY Although it does appear that season 6 of the Michael Hirst-solely written series will be the final, the teaser released at the end of "Ragnarok" pleases Odin. HISTORY did not announce[...]

Tonight, the season 5 raid ends for HISTORY's Vikings, and we've got a tease of a pretty epic battle coming. If there is ONE thing the series does tremendously well, it's the fight scenes and large-scale battles Of course Michael Hirst and co do most things with Vikings tremendously well, so it should be expected that the "more[...]

Last year, we learned that Former Jedi Knight Mark Hamill would be joining HISTORY's Knightfall series as a veteran Templar Knight alongside series star Tom Cullen. There was that great first image of Hamill as character Talus: HISTORY just released a teaser that will air tonight during Vikings, and it gives us a bit more of what we can expect in[...]

We adore Katheryn Winnick as the HISTORY's Vikings character Lagertha, and season 5 of the historical drama has been an experience, so say the least. Katheryn Winnick greets fans during the 'Vikings' experience at SDCC 17.Photo by Mary Anne Butler The cast and crew of the show have often spoken about each other as family, something we've seen first-hand during[...]

(Deposed) Queen Lagertha of Kattegat has certainly seen her fair share of hardships across the 5 seasons of HISTORY's Vikings She's born children, lost a daughter, fought, lost and won wars, avenged herself against an abuser, removed a usurper, and forged unlikely alliances across multiple continents She's buried (or burned, as the case may be) all[...]