Fairy Tales

Does The History Channel shows history? From our perspective, not much. Join us as we look at several reality and "history" programs that are popular with History Channel viewers today.

5 Jan 201627min

Looking for podcasts to listen to? Try this podcast as we review a selection of history based podcasts in ITunes. From short episodes on LA history to detailed discussions of Genghis Khan, this episod...

20 Sep 201526min

So you thought that Harry Potter was the first character to impact tourism? Think again! In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the cultural impact of Ramona, a fictional Latina character who drew tho...

17 Sep 201530min

Did you know that the Swedish government tried to save Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette from the French Revolution? That Sweden was almost thrown into a revolution itself? Or was it? In this episode, we...

15 Jul 201534min

In this episode, Citlali and I discuss the new Avengers movie, and ask the question What is a hero? We also look at various themes that the directors and producers explore, such as impact of technolog...

11 Jul 201534min

In this episode, Citlali and I explore the reflection of historical issues in the storylines of the X-men comics and films, including social, political, and ethnic perspectives and topics. We specific...

21 Jun 201524min

With the release of the first Captain America comic book in March 1941, comic book editors hoped that the Captain would help America recognize the dangers of the Nazis and Fascism in Europe. With the ...

21 Jun 201534min

In this episode, we will discuss the evolution of villains in the James Bond series and their connection to historical "villains."

21 Jun 201536min