Historical is a genre that features a story set in a past time and place. Sometimes historical dramas are based on real life, as a way of exploring what happened and why, but sometimes they are completely fictitious, an imagining of what could have taken place in that certain time and place. Historical drama allows us to explore the lives of people we don’t know anything about or of re-represent people's stories. It can give us a greater insight to what came before us, and why we are the way we are. We like to watch historical fiction so we can see the houses people used to live in, and the clothes they used to wear.

Why do we study history?

We study history because it allows us to learn about the past, understand the present, and predict the future. We study history to learn why the world is the way it is today. People tend to say that ‘history repeats itself’, but by studying history and seeing how it affected society we can learn from the failures to avoid repeating them in the future.

What is a period drama?

A period drama also known as a period film, costume drama, or heritage film is a production set in an earlier time period. Historical period dramas may include other genres like historical fiction, romances, and adventure. The time in which a period drama is set in can be as general as the 18th century, Middle Ages, or Roaring Twenties. A period drama can include references to specific events, but is generally focused on fictitious story.

What is historical fiction?

A historical fiction is a genre in which the plot takes place in the past. Historical fictions are also referred to as historical novels. The main elements of historical fictions are that they are set in the past and pay attention to the social manners, social conditions, and other details of the period it is set in. Historical fiction is often criticized for lack of authenticity because of the expectation for accurate period details.

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6’4” | 1.93 m
February 12, 1809
Abraham Lincoln
193.000
1809.00
459000
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Abraham Lincoln
Al Capone
179000
5’10” | 1.78 m
Al Capone
178.000
179000
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3D
Al Capone
5’8” | 1.73 m
March 14, 1879
Albert Einstein
173.000
1879.00
281000
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3D
Albert Einstein
5’8” | 1.73 m
March 3, 1847
Alexander Graham Bell
173.000
1847.00
67000
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3D
Alexander Graham Bell
5’8” | 1.73 m
Amelia Earhart
173.000
188000
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3D
Amelia Earhart
5′6″ | 1.68 m
August 24, 1972
Ava DuVernay
168.000
1972.00
99000
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Ava DuVernay
5’9” | 1.75 m
January 17, 1706
Benjamin Franklin
175.000
1706.00
171000
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Benjamin Franklin
5’5” | 1.65 m
July 12, 1895
Buckminster Fuller
165.000
1895.00
35000
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3D
Buckminster Fuller
6’0” | 1.83 m (Estimated)
February 12, 1809
Charles Darwin
183.000
1809.00
104000
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3D
Charles Darwin
5’8” | 1.73 m
February 7, 1812
Charles Dickens
173.000
1812.00
65000
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Charles Dickens
6’1” | 1.85 m
February 1, 1901
Clark Gable
185.000
1901.00
117000
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Clark Gable
5’5” | 1.65 m
August 19, 1883
Coco Chanel
165.000
1883.00
79000
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Coco Chanel
6′0″ | 1.83 m
August 28, 1962
David Fincher
183.000
1962.00
85000
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3D
David Fincher
5’8” | 1.73 m
January 19, 1809
Edgar Allan Poe
173.000
1809.00
134000
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Edgar Allan Poe
5’7" | 1.70 m (Portrayed)
August 9, 1878
Eileen Gray
170.000
1878.00
25000
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Eileen Gray
5’2” | 1.57 m
February 27, 1932
Elizabeth Taylor
157.000
1932.00
210000
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Elizabeth Taylor
6′0″ | 1.83 m
April 7, 1939
Francis Ford Coppola
183.000
1939.00
72000
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Francis Ford Coppola
5’7” | 1.70 m
June 8, 1867
Frank Lloyd Wright
170.000
1867.00
224000
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Frank Lloyd Wright
6’2” | 1.88 m
February 22, 1732
George Washington
188.000
1732.00
434000
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George Washington
5’10” | 1.78 m
July 30, 1863
Henry Ford
178.000
1863.00
119000
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Henry Ford
5’6” | 1.68 m
January 4, 1643
Isaac Newton
168.000
1643.00
129000
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Isaac Newton
5’8” | 1.73 m
February 8, 1931
James Dean
173.000
1931.00
215000
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James Dean
5’2" | 1.57 m
December 16, 1775
Jane Austen
157.000
1775.00
118000
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Jane Austen
5’9” | 1.75 m
May 4, 1916
Jane Jacobs
175.000
1916.00
18000
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Jane Jacobs
6’0” | 1.83 m
May 29, 1917
John F. Kennedy
183.000
1917.00
436000
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John F. Kennedy
6’2” | 1.88 m
300 (2007)
King Leonidas
188.000
2007.00
13000
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King Leonidas
5’8” | 1.73 m
October 6, 1887
Le Corbusier
173.000
1887.00
200000
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Le Corbusier
5’8” | 1.73 m (Estimated)
April 15, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci
173.000
1452.00
232000
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Leonardo da Vinci
5’4” | 1.63 m (Estimated)
December 5, 1914
Lina Bo Bardi
163.000
1914.00
31000
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Lina Bo Bardi
6’4” | 1.93 m
May 19, 1925
Malcolm X
193.000
1925.00
52000
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Malcolm X
5’9” | 1.75 m
November 30, 1835
Mark Twain
175.000
1835.00
129000
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Mark Twain
5’7” | 1.70 m
January 15, 1929
Martin Luther King Jr.
170.000
1929.00
96000
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Martin Luther King Jr.
5′4″ | 1.63 m
November 17, 1942
Martin Scorsese
163.000
1942.00
218000
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Martin Scorsese
6’0” | 1.83 m
Gladiator (2000)
Maximus Decimus Meridius
183.000
2000.00
8900
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Maximus Decimus Meridius
5’8” | 1.73 m (Estimated)
March 27, 1886
Mies van der Rohe
173.000
1886.00
85000
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Mies van der Rohe
6’2” | 1.88 m
July 10, 1856
Nikola Tesla
188.000
1856.00
219000
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Nikola Tesla
5'7" | 1.70 m
Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966)
Peggy Carter
170.000
1966.00
49000
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Peggy Carter
5’10” | 1.78 m (Estimated)
July 8, 1906
Philip Johnson
178.000
1906.00
24000
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Philip Johnson
5’10” | 1.78 m
July 1, 1961
Princess Diana
178.000
1961.00
458000
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Princess Diana
5′9″ | 1.75 m
March 1, 1954
Ron Howard
175.000
1954.00
210000
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Ron Howard
6’1” | 1.85 m
February 6, 1911
Ronald Reagan
185.000
1911.00
351000
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Ronald Reagan
5’3” | 1.60 m
February 4, 1913
Rosa Parks
160.000
1913.00
184000
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Rosa Parks
Spike Lee
210000
5′6″ | 1.68 m
March 20, 1957
Spike Lee
168.000
1957.00
210000
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Spike Lee
5′7″ | 1.70 m
July 26, 1928
Stanley Kubrick
170.000
1928.00
144000
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Stanley Kubrick
5′8″ | 1.73 m
December 18, 1946
Steven Spielberg
173.000
1946.00
223000
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Steven Spielberg
5’10” | 1.78 m
February 11, 1847
Thomas Edison
178.000
1847.00
153000
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Thomas Edison
6’2” | 1.88 m
April 13, 1743
Thomas Jefferson
188.000
1743.00
305000
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Thomas Jefferson
5’10” | 1.78 m
December 5, 1901
Walt Disney
178.000
1901.00
189000
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Walt Disney
5’7” | 1.70 m (Estimated)
April 26, 1564
William Shakespeare
170.000
1564.00
705000
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William Shakespeare
5’10” | 1.78 m
Braveheart (1995)
William Wallace
178.000
1995.00
85000
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William Wallace
Charles Darwin
Height comparison diagram of Charles Darwin compared to other scientists

Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, genealogist, and biologist known for his studies and contributions to the science of human evolution. Charles Darwin strongly believed that all species originated from a common ancestor. He published his theory along with evidence in his book, On the Origin of Species in 1859. Charles Darwin’s evolution theory is now accepted by everyone and is considered a foundation concept in science. Currently, Charles Darwin is regarded as one of the most influential figures in human history. Charles Darwin died on April 19, 1882 at the age of 73. 

Charles Darwin had an estimated height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Charles Darwin with overall height
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, genealogist, and biologist known for his studies and contributions to the science of human evolution. Charles Darwin strongly believed that all species originated from a common ancestor. He published his theory and evidence in 'On the Origin of Species'.

Charles Darwin had an estimated height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Charles Darwin with overall height
Charles Darwin
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Nationality: England

Fields: Natural history, geology, biology

Death: April 19, 1882 (73)

Given Name
Charles Robert Darwin
Birthday
February 12, 1809

Drawings include:
Charles Darwin elevations (assorted)

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Abraham Lincoln
Height illustration of Abraham Lincoln standing in various postures

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. Largely self-educated, he studied to become a lawyer and then rose through the ranks of local and state politics, becoming President in 1860. He led the Northern States through the American Civil War, a time of moral, political and constitutional criss wherein thousands of people died. The North defeated the South, keeping the Union intact, and instigated the abolishment of slavery. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, a Confederate spy, while attending a play at the Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C.

Abraham Lincoln had a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky in 1809. Largely self-educated, he studied to become a lawyer and then rose through the ranks of local and state politics, becoming President in 1860. He led the Northern States through the American Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln had a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Abraham Lincoln
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Position: 16th U.S. President
Term: 1861–1865
Political Party: Republican
Death: April 15, 1865 (56)

Given Name
Birthday
February 12, 1809

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Abraham Lincoln standing (formal), standing, presenting

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Edgar Allan Poe
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Edgar Allan Poe in relation to other authors

Edgar Allan Poe was an American author and literary critic, best known for his macabre poetry and short stories within the genre of mystery. His most famous works include The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Edgar Allan Poe attended the University of Virginia in the United States. Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the biggest figures within the Romanticism movement. Edgar Allan Poe is also known as the inventor of the detective fiction genre and became the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone. Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7, 1849 at the age of 40.

Edgar Allan Poe had a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Edgar Allan Poe labeled with overall height
Edgar Allan Poe was an American author and literary critic, best known for his macabre poetry and short stories within the genre of mystery. His most famous works include The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Edgar Allan Poe attended the University of Virginia.

Edgar Allan Poe had a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Edgar Allan Poe labeled with overall height
Edgar Allan Poe
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5’8” | 1.73 m
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Nationality: United States

Death: October 7, 1849 (40)

Given Name
Edgar Poe
Birthday
January 19, 1809

Drawings include:
Edgar Allan Poe elevations (assorted)

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Charles Dickens
Size comparison drawings of Charles Dickens comparing the heights of other related writers

Charles Dickens was an English author and social critic who is highly regarded as a literary genius. Charles Dickens created some of the most popular characters in his popular works The Pipwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, and A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens never received a formal education, but gained experience by editing a journal for 20 years throughout which he wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas, and hundreds of short stories. He gained success after his 1836 serial publication of The Pickwick Papers which featured his character, Sam Weller. Charles Dickens died on June 9, 1870 at the age of 58.

Charles Dickens had a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Charles Dickens with height measurements
Charles Dickens was an English author and social critic who is highly regarded as a literary genius. Charles Dickens created some of the most popular characters in his popular works The Pipwick Papers, Oliver Twist, Nicholas Nickleby, and A Christmas Carol.

Charles Dickens had a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of Charles Dickens with height measurements
Charles Dickens
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Nationality: England

Death: June 9, 1870 (58)

Given Name
Charles John Huffam Dickens
Birthday
February 7, 1812

Drawings include:
Charles Dickens elevations (assorted)

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Peggy Carter
Collection of scaled height drawings of Peggy Carter and other MCU characters

Peggy Carter also known as Margaret Carter is a fictional British S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in Agent Carter and the extended Marvel franchise. One of the first female agents in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (which later became S.H.I.E.L.D.), Peggy is a force to be reckoned with. She has no superpowers, but is a talented spy, sharp as a whip, and skilled in both hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship. She falls in love with Steve Rogers, but they are separated when he is cryogenically frozen. Her grand-niece, Sharon Carter, follows in her footsteps as a S.H.I.E.L.D agent.

Peggy Carter is portrayed by Hayley Atwell in the MCU with a height of 5'7" (1.70 m). The comic book height of Peggy Carter is 5’5” (1.65 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Peggy Carter in various postures
Peggy Carter also known as Margaret Carter is a fictional British S.H.I.E.L.D. agent in Agent Carter and the extended Marvel franchise. One of the first female agents in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (which later became S.H.I.E.L.D.), Peggy is a force to be reckoned with even without superpowers.

Peggy Carter is portrayed by Hayley Atwell in the MCU with a height of 5'7" (1.70 m). The comic book height of Peggy Carter is 5’5” (1.65 m).

Set of dimensioned height drawings of Peggy Carter in various postures
Peggy Carter
Height:
5'7" | 1.70 m
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5’5” | 1.65 m
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Portrayed by (MCU): Hayley Atwell

Powers
Tactician; marksman
Real Name
First Appearance
Tales of Suspense #75 (March 1966)

Drawings include:
Peggy Carter front elevation (assorted), side, fighting

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