The Best Period Drama Soundtracks (and Where to Stream Them)
From sweeping orchestral scores to haunting choral arrangements, these period drama soundtracks bring history to life and make perfect background music.
8 Cozy Historical TV Shows to Watch on a Rainy Day
Craving something comforting? These eight cozy historical series deliver warm vibes, slow pacing, and soft storytelling — perfect for a rainy afternoon.
The Ultimate Watch Order for Jane Austen Adaptations
Want to plan the perfect Jane Austen marathon? Here’s the ultimate watch order — from faithful classics to modern reinterpretations.
10 Period Dramas Based on True Stories (and How Accurate They Really Are)
These period dramas are inspired by real people and events — but how much of what’s onscreen actually happened? Here’s what’s true and what’s pure Hollywood.
The 12 Best Period Dramas to Stream in 2025
From sweeping romances to political intrigue, these are the must-watch period dramas that define 2025 — visually stunning, historically rich, and endlessly bingeable.
12 Must-Watch YouTube Channels for Fans of Ancient History
From deep-time geology to ancient civilizations, these YouTube channels offer high-quality, engaging content for every kind of history lover.
The Best Prehistoric Documentaries to Stream in 2025
Looking for cinematic trips to deep time? These are the most compelling, visually stunning, and scientifically grounded prehistoric documentaries you can stream right now.
8 Historical Series Under 10 Episodes for People Who Hate Long Commitments
Short on time? These eight historical series under 10 episodes deliver powerful storytelling, rich historical detail, and bingeable drama without a huge time investment.
How Accurate Is Oppenheimer? A Historian’s Beginner-Friendly Breakdown
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer blends meticulous accuracy with cinematic storytelling. This guide breaks down what the film gets right, wrong, and simplified about the Manhattan Project.
The Ultimate Watchlist for Understanding the Fall of Rome: 8 Films & Docs Ranked
The fall of Rome wasn’t one event — it was centuries of political decay, invasions, and economic upheaval. These eight films and documentaries offer the clearest entry point into one of history’s greatest collapses.
What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Medieval Women — And What They Get Surprisingly Right
Hollywood loves myths about medieval women — but the truth is far more complex and interesting. This post breaks down the biggest inaccuracies and the rare moments film gets it right.
10 Best TV Series to Understand the Bronze Age (No Textbook Required)
If you want to understand Bronze Age civilizations without slogging through academic texts, this curated watchlist breaks down the best films and series to start with. From Egypt to Mycenae, here’s your beginner-friendly guide to an ancient world in transition.
Exploring the Archean Eon: 6 Episodes to Take You Back 3.5 Billion Years
Step back 3.5 billion years to the Archean Eon, when Earth stabilized, oceans formed, and the first life emerged. These six episodes reveal the planet’s earliest environments, the origins of water, and the microbial pioneers that shaped our world.
5 Must-Watch Episodes If You Want to Understand the Hadean Eon
Curious about the Earth before life existed? These five episodes bring the Hadean Eon to life.
My Roman Empire… Literally
It started as a simple list of period dramas. Nine minutes later, I was knee-deep in a 500+ row spreadsheet cataloging every historical TV show and film I could find.