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KEN GRABOWSKI: Studying history comes alive with Ken Burns’ PBS films

Columnist praises Ken Burns’ PBS films for bringing history to life, inspiring lifelong learning and previewing The American ...
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England's Second Barons' War, 1264-1267 (Full Documentary) - Animated

The Second Barons' War (1264–1267) was a riveting clash in medieval England. Barons, led by Simon de Montfort, challenged King Henry III's rule. It became known as a tale of power, betrayal, and ...
Mississippi State University

‘The importance of history’: MSU’s Grant Presidential Library to screen new Burns documentary on the American Revolutionary War before debut

STARKVILLE, Miss.—America’s struggle for independence that began 250 years ago will take center stage next month as ...
The New York Times

‘Riefenstahl’ Review: Hitler’s Favorite Filmmaker Revisited

This cleareyed documentary looks at how Leni Riefenstahl, the director of the Nazi propaganda film “Triumph of the Will,” tirelessly tried to rewrite history. By Manohla Dargis When you purchase a ...
The New York Times

E. Jean Carroll Is Telling Her Story in a Documentary, but Will It Find a Buyer?

The film, from Ivy Meeropol, will play Telluride. But as distributors pull back from nonfiction titles, especially political ones, a release isn’t certain. By Nicole Sperling E. Jean Carroll has been ...