I really don't like historic docudramas [I Love History]

It seems to have monopolized the history documentary genre entirely. Shots of actors in costume dress, historical footage, and clips of historians being interviewed.

I guess this must get the ratings but I don't like it. I actually find it harder to access because I need maps and dates to develop an understanding. These dramas heavily emphasise personal stories for me the history is the story.

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Ynotisay · M

Agreed. They bare very little resemblance to real documentaries. Although even those are put together for dramatic effect. But that's editing. Not writing. Big difference.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Ynotisay I'd imagine the person proposing them has a passion for the history and the story but a lot of the best content gets edited out for explosions and he he said she said.

Ynotisay · M

@Burnley123 Sure. It's hard enough to be accurate with history. When you're writing conversations, and trying to keep an audience entertained, it's a different ball game.