I love a good “who-done-it”.
I am a big fan of Murdoch
Mysteries. I enjoy how the show melds early forensic techniques, history,
and humour into an entertaining hour.
I am also a history
geek so I find the show often leaves me with questions. Did Timothy Eaton
really hold inventor fairs? When did the Black Hand come to North America? In
the case of “Who Killed the Electric Carriage?” I wanted to know how much was
fact and how much was fabrication. Did Henry Ford race his combustion engine
against an electric car?
I am not concerned if
they played with the historical facts to make a good story but it would enhance
my viewing experience to know what was fact, what was extrapolation, and what
was fabrication. As a writer, I want to know what was the inspiration for the
plot. It would be interesting, for me, to know if the plot was inspired by true events
found in an old newspaper or a family story.
I quite often end up
doing some research after an episode. I would love it if the creators of the
series added a historical references page to their website; links to historical
newspapers and online exhibits, etc.
For more thoughts on
historical research join me Tuesday, October 16th,
2012 @ 7pm-9pm at the
Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night at the Maple Ridge Arts and Culture Theatre (The ACT).
There is no charge for admission.
Golden Ears Writers Lobby Night at the Maple Ridge Arts and Culture Theatre (The ACT).
There is no charge for admission.
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