6 Lies In Popular Disney Films: Uncover the Dark History with CK & GK

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Get ready to uncover the dark truths behind your favorite Disney movies with Caitlin and Jenny on the CK & GK Podcast. From Pocahontas to Frozen, they'll explore the historical inaccuracies and societal implications that may have been overlooked. What happens when the tales we love are not what they seem? Find out on this episode of the CK & GK Podcast!
From this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Challenge your perception of beloved Disney films by identifying inaccuracies.
• Be able to answer your kids’ “But why?” and “What happened to…?” questions during popular Disney films.
• Uncover the true story behind Pocahontas, the true (and dark) stories of The Little Mermaid and Hercules, and the misrepresented historical accuracies of Beauty and the Beast and The Princess and the Frog.

A diehard fan and self-proclaimed history nerd, Caitlin loves uncovering the lesser-known stories that inspired these beloved Disney films. Join her as she dives into fascinating histories and dark truths from the likes of Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid, and other childhood favorites. Jenny’s love for Disney adds a touch of magic to Caitlin’s historical analysis. Sit back and enjoy the delightful blend of humor and intelligent analysis that only CK & GK can deliver!
Deepen Your Knowledge!

• Read the original Hans Christian Anderson story of The Little Mermaid to compare to the Disney version.
• Research the Greek and Roman mythology behind Hercules to learn more about the true story.
• Listen to the soundtrack of Disney's Hercules and enjoy the music (like the Tarzan soundtrack, this one is a banger).
• Watch Beauty and the Beast and see if you can spot the anachronisms, like the Eiffel Tower.
• Research the French Revolution and the literacy of women during the time period of Beauty and the Beast.

Resources We Used in This Episode

• 10 Absurd Historical Inaccuracies In Disney Movies (Hollywood)
• 15 Historical Inaccuracies In Classic Disney Cartoons (The Things)
• 6 Historically Inaccurate Disney Movies That Really Bend The Facts (Bustle)
• 23 Details From The Original "The Little Mermaid" Fairy Tale That Will Shock Anyone Who Hasn't Read It (Buzzfeed)
• Arendelle (Disney Fandom Wiki), Hardest Mandelbrot Zoom (for fractals!) (YouTube)

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