‘House of the Dragon’ was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler
In three decades of teaching medieval European history, I’ve noticed my students are especially curious about the intersection of the stories told in class and the depictions…
Ambition, greed and death: the Roman roots of ‘Game of Thrones’
Although the universe of Game of Thrones is steeped in a medieval atmosphere, several of the central in the series – Daenerys Targaryen, Joffrey Baratheon and Jon Snow – seem…
This ‘House of the Dragon’ Book Plot Absolutely Cannot Be Changed For Season 2
George R. R. Martin got this pivotal moment right the first time.House of the Dragon Season 1 made many changes in its journey from book to screen. To…
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 Not Including a Book Relationship Was a Mistake
‘House of the Dragon’ needed to make changes from ‘Fire & Blood,’ but this character deserved better.House of the Dragon retells one of the many stories in George R.R….
‘House of the Dragon’ Didn’t Do This Character Justice
While some characters were improved on, others got a significant downgrade.House of the Dragon successfully adapted many aspects of Fire & Blood, the fictional history tome that follows the…
‘Game of Thrones’ Biggest Plot Hole Makes Even Less Sense on a Rewatch
Only ‘Game of Thrones’ can make less sense after its conclusion.As far as fantasy shows go, Game of Thrones is fairly well explained. However, some things, like the problematic…
Rhaenyra and Aegon Aren’t the First Targaryens To Fight Over the Iron Throne
The only thing that can tear down the house of the dragon…The world of Game of Thrones has an extensive history, which the many spinoffs plan to explore, but no matter…
The Problematic ‘Game of Thrones’ Scene That Changed the Industry
‘Game of Thrones’ learned its lesson with this awful scene.Apart from its fascinating story and a highly disappointing ending, Game of Thrones has always been a subject of discussion for…
Next Game Of Thrones Spinoff Gets Filming Start Date
A new update for George R. R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight seemingly reveals the filming start date as the Game of Thrones spinoff expands the world.The world…
The Witcher Season 4 Risks Repeating A Controversial Fantasy Trope With Ciri
The Witcher season 4 will see Ciri’s story take a dark turn, but the series is already risking repeating a controversial fantasy trope with her.The Witcher season 4…