The errors and anachronisms of the greatest productions

The errors and anachronisms of the greatest productions

It happens regularly that small incidents occur on the screen. Period films and series have made all sorts of blunders over time, playing chronology, even history. Discover these programs in just a few clicks!

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“Bridgerton”

In this hit series from Honda Rhimes, during the first episode, attentive viewers noticed that the drama set in the past had a modern twist. Indeed, the episode begins with a scene showing the town square, with its horse-drawn carts and elaborate costumes, but a shot reveals a yellow line of traffic on the cobbled street, which only appeared in the 1940s, according to CNN.

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“Doctor March’s Daughters”

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“Game of Thrones”

Their most famous gaffe is now the funniest: a coffee cup was forgotten on a table near which Daenarys is standing in the episode “The Last of the Starks”. Actress Emilia Clarke assured that Conleth Hill, the interpreter of Varys, would have confessed her crime!

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“Back to the future”

It is one of series of the most popular films, but “Back to the Future” does not escape some historical errors. These are time travel movies, after all!

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“Back to the future”

A big mistake is notable in the first part, when Marty McFly travels to 1955, thus making us meet the character of “Johnny B Goode”. He plays guitar on a Gibson ES-345 model, which was not released until 1958.

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“Outlander”

Why do time travel stories always fall victim to historical errors? This series mixing sci-fi and period drama is no exception.

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“Outlander”

During an episode set in 1743, the characters Claire and Geillis Duncan are prosecuted for witchcraft. Only one problem: witchcraft has not been a crime since 1735. Accusing someone of this wrongdoing has, on the other hand, become reprehensible!

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“Dallas Buyers Club”

This film tells the true story of the “Dallas Buyers Club”, an experimental medical center serving AIDS patients in the 1980s.

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“Django Unchained”

“Django Unchained” was one of the biggest hits of 2012. But Quentin Tarantino’s western did not perfectly transcribe certain historical facts.

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“Marie Antoinette”

This film about Queen Marie-Antoinette, as its name suggests, tries several times to make the link between the 18th century and the modern world.

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