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HISTORY IN THE (RE)MAKING

History, Historical Fiction and everything in between

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If you’ve ever watched historical fiction and wondered how much of what you’re watching is true, this is the place for you. Here we break down popular historical shows, sorting the drama made up for entertainment from the drama of what really happened. Sometimes, non-media related history occurs.

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Hi! I'm Sarah, and I explore the real history behind historical fiction, forgotten lives, historical myths, and the details that might not make it into the textbooks.

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