The Real History That Inspired 'Star Wars' | HISTORY
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Historical figures and events informed George Lucas as he created his sci‑fi saga in a galaxy far, far away.
The Real History That Inspired 'Star Wars' | HISTORY By: Christopher Klein Arts & Entertainment The Real History That Inspired ‘Star Wars’ Historical figures and events informed George Lucas as he created his sci-fi saga in a galaxy far, far away. Christopher Klein Corbis via Getty Images Published: December 17, 2015 Last Updated: May 20, 2026 When George Lucas developed the storyline for Star Wars and crafted his heroes and villains, he tapped into elements of theology, mysticism and mythology as well as his knowledge of classic films. And befitting a story set a “long time ago,” real-life hi
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