Recommended historical films for the classroom

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Below is a list of great movies to watch as part of a historical study on various topics. It is advised that you check the approval rating to decide each film's suitability for your viewers.

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

China

Middle Ages

Crusades

Aztec

Japanese history

American Revolution

Australian history

World War One

Between the World Wars

World War Two

Civil Rights

South Africa

India

Pop Culture

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