French Lieutenant in Napoleon’s Army Recalls Borodino & The Burning of Moscow!

Paradis Pierre-Laurent, born 30th of May, 1776. Died 1st August, 1855. A child of the corps in 1788, he stayed in the army until 1837. He was promoted to a Lieutenant of the 25th Line Infantry Regiment in 1811. The following are three letters written during Napoleon’s 1812 Russian Campaign.

  • 00:00 – Lt. Paradis Pierre-Laurent
  • 00:50 – To his Wife – Borodino, Promotion, Looting
  • 09:25 – Letter to his Father – Borodino and the Burning of Moscow
  • 12:13 – Letter to his Son – Burning of Moscow

The following letters have been graciously translated by Jonas De Neef.

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The HISTORY of South Korea’s Godzilla! (FULL DOCUMENTARY)

Yongary, Monster from the Deep (대괴수 용가리 – Daekoesu Yonggari) is considered South Korea’s Godzilla. Learn the interesting story behind the making of this film, the state of South Korean cinema, and who brought this interesting and unique Kaiju to life!

  • 00:00 – Yongary, Monster from the Deep
  • 01:28 – Why a Kaiju / giant Monster Movie?
  • 04:27 – Kim Ki-duk
  • 05:42 – South Korea in the 1960s
  • 07:22 – Self Promotion 08:07 – Korean/Japanese co-production
  • 12:22 – Yongary & Gamera
  • 16:19 – Yongary is MORE than just a Godzilla knock-off
  • 21:23 – South Korean masculinity
  • 22:56 – South Korean nationalism
  • 24:36 – Yongary Review & Final Thoughts

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(06-15-25) The HISTORY of Jason and the Argonauts (1963) – FULL PODCAST

Adam is joined by Frank & John to discuss the history and legacy of Ray Harryhausen’s greatest work… Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Please sit back and listen to our in-depth conversation about one of cinema’s greatest classics of Greek mythology!

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The HISTORY Behind The Bridge at Remagen (1969)

A war film that respects history—The Bridge at Remagen (1969). Today, we examine the conflict, leadership, and humanity with gripping authenticity.

  • 00:00 – Introductions
  • 01:00 – The Bridge at Remagen
  • 02:37 – Characters fact vs fiction
  • 07:20 – Remagen historical breakdown
  • 18:19 – Equipment & vehicles
  • 20:46 – Taking the Remagen bridge
  • 27:12 – Final review

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(06-02-25) The Anglo-Zulu War Part 1 – The Border Crisis of 1878

Discover the origins of the Anglo-Zulu War! In Part 1, The Border Crisis, we explore the rising tensions that set the stage for one of history’s most dramatic conflicts. Watch now!

  • 00:00 – Introductions
  • 01:00 – The Bridge at Remagen
  • 02:37 – Characters fact vs fiction
  • 07:20 – Remagen historical breakdown
  • 18:19 – Equipment & vehicles
  • 20:46 – Taking the Remagen bridge
  • 27:12 – Final review

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(05-25-25) THE BOSTON MASSACRE: Moment by Moment

The story of the Boston Massacre broken down moment by moment! The events of March 5th, 1770, and the path to the American Revolution.

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 00:50 – Boston & The Revolution
  • 03:13 – March 05, 1770
  • 05:12 – The Boston Massacre
  • 13:45 – Impact of the Massacre

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