Gal Gadot, best known for her role as Wonder Woman, takes on another iconic female role with Cleopatra:Rise of a Queen. This film will take a look at the rise and
Category: History
Trailer: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers is a French historical adventure novel from Alexandre Dumas. It was released in 1844. It has been adapted into movies numerous times of the years. The latest
Trailer: 1899
“The original series revolves around a migrant steamship heading west to leave the old continent from London to New York. The passengers, a mixed bag of European origins, are united
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
edited by Mandy Collins Welcome to my very first article on Geeky Kool!!! It was hard to think up an article, so my mom suggested some topic ideas for my
My Favorite Greek Mythology Stories:
Aspazomai, my demigods, future heroes, and epic people! 😀 You are all aware I love teaching, anime, manga, Disney, movies, and of course, writing between my careers and posts on
Happy (or Sad) Krampusnacht- Night of Krampus
December 5th is the night of Krampus or Krampusnacht in the German. In some German and Austria regions, Krampus is just as much of the Christmas season tradition as is
Who Shot J.R. 40 Years Ago
Who Shot J.R.? Back in 1980, Dallas was one of the most popular television series on TV. J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) was the man we all loved to hate. He
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November
Today is Guy Fawkes Day in Britain. In honor of the 5th of November, I have a couple of videos in honor. Firstly, from V For Vendetta. “Remember, remember, the
Movie Trailer: The Current War
The Current War is the story of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. The race for bringing electricity to the masses was cutthroat. Throw in the genius Nikola Tesla and things get even
9-11~ Fifteen Years Later
Fifteen years ago today, I was running late to work. It was 7:50 AM CDT. I should have left at least 5 minutes before. I was scrambling to leave the
Hulu Trailer: 11.22.63
Here is the first trailer for the Hulu Original Miniseries, 11.22.63. It is an eight episode miniseries. 11.22.63 is based off of Stephen King’s bestselling novel. It stars actor James Franco and it
TV Trailer: Marco Polo (Netflix)
Here is the trailer for the upcoming original Netflix series, Marco Polo. I am very intrigued with this series. I have no clue how much of this is truly based
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Here is an interesting movie trailer. The Admiral: Roaring Currents is war movie set in 1597. It is based on the Japanese invasion of Korea. It is a great Geeky
Music Video: Sir Isaac Newton vs Bill Nye (Epic Rap Battles of History Season 3)
Here is a video from Season 3 of Epic Rap Battles of History. This video puts Sir Isaac Newton up against Bill Nye. It is funny video with great lines.
History of the Quidditch World Cup
If you are a Harry Potter fan, then you probably will want to check out the History of the Quidditch World Cup. J.K. Rowling has written a two part article
Movie Short: PROJECT ARBITER
CAUTION: This video has graphic violence and blood. Here is a super geeky KOOL movie short. It is an alternative history film set in 1943 Germany during World War II.
Images of the DAY: Vikings Season 2 (History Channel)
Here are some promotional images from the next season of the History Channel’s series Vikings. I was very surprised by this Vikings series last year. It is really well done,
Children’s Graphic Round-Up
Each month I want to feature a new graphic novel for Children or Teens. My hope is to share titles that would be great for the library (either School or
Gotta Get Back In Time!
Oh, Nostalgia, I stab at thee. Countless hours I have wasted with little moments of trying to relive or memorialize the past. I think this soul-wrenching bond to yesteryear is
Movie Trailer: Copperhead
I love a good historic movie. This movie approaches the Civil War in a way I haven’t thought about. I am fascinated with it.