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The Real History Behind Westeros with Medieval Historian Charles Farris
The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon
Historical Inspiration and World-building in Game of Thrones
Exploring the author's fascination with medieval history, this chapter details how Game of Thrones was influenced by events like the Wars of the Roses and the Anarchy. It discusses the balance between historical accuracy and fantasy, the consulting work with a medieval historian for creating an authentic medieval world, and the historical parallels between House of the Dragon and real-life succession crises in medieval England.
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