Today we'll learn about the historical accuracy of 2003's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Helping us separate fact from fiction is Gordon Laco, who was the Lead Technical Advisor and Historical Consultant for the movie.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Gordon's work as a historical consultant to film and television at gordonlaco.com
Did you enjoy this episode?
You can find the transcript and show notes for this episode at: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/181/
Support our sponsors: https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/advertisers
Or get ad-free content and exclusive bonus content by supporting the show directly: https://basedonatruestorypodcast.com/support/
Get a peek at upcoming episodes with the email newsletter.https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/newsletter/
Want a chance to be heard on the show? Leave a voicemail at +1 (405) 334-4672.
This Week: Roman Empire, Walk the Line and Sully
Introducing Based on a True Story This Week
Spartacus with Barry Strauss
Classic: The Man Who Invented Christmas
Bonus: History Daily Presents The Signing of the World War One Armistice
All Quiet on the Western Front with Dr. Christopher Warren
Dahmer with Robyn Maharaj
Pirates of the Caribbean with Colin Woodard
Being the Ricardos with Michael Karol
A Nightmare Before Halloween Part 2
A Nightmare Before Halloween Part 1
Pearl Harbor with Marty Morgan
The X-Files with Rob Kristoffersen
Dolemite Is My Name with Mark Jason Murray
W.E. with Andrew Lownie
Zero Dark Thirty with Peter Bergen
Lawless with Matt Bondurant (Remastered)
Jurassic Park/Jurassic World with Jack Horner
Monty Python's Life of Brian with Adele Reinhartz
Dunkirk with Joshua Levine
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Irish Songs with Ken Murray
History Obscura
Historycal: Words that Shaped the World
The Rest Is History
Lore