Directory of Historical Resources

Movies which are based, however loosely, on real figures and events.

Subcategories

Epics / Historical Films

http://www.filmsite.org/epicsfilms.html
Extensive examination of period pieces, costume dramas and biographies and historical epics.
Movies Based on True Stories

http://www.moviesbasedontruestoriesdatabase.blogspot.com/
Extensive list of feature films about real life people and incidents that inspired films, with photos.
Period Dramas.com

http://www.perioddramas.com/
Database of period-pieces based around a historical time-line indicating when each is set. Film listings include partial credits and filming locations. Also features articles and a forum.
Popcorn and Chain Mail

http://history-spork.livejournal.com/
A trio of historians lampoon inaccuracies in a number of films.
Reel Faces

http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/reel_faces.php
Explores the real life people behind movies based on true stories.

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