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"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot

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HBO's '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 of the Middle Ages they see in movies and television.

The Conversation

The Rings of Power season 2 is a certified Prime Video hit – here are 4 more fantastically bloody fantasy shows to stream

Fancy some more high fantasy alongside The Rings of Power season 2? This quartet are must-see TV.

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'House of the Dragon' finally fixed 'Game of Thrones' earliest mistake

'House of the Dragon' Episode 1 introduces a detail about the Iron Throne from George R. R. Martin’s original 'Song of Ice and Fire' books that 'Game of Thrones,' unfortunately, kind of forgot about.

Inverse

House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel, is coming. Here's what you need to know if you haven't read the book

The Game of Thrones ending left plenty cold, but HBO is hoping House of the Dragon will warm everyone up to Westeros again. Here's what you need to know.

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'The Winds of Winter': GRRM gives an update no one wanted to hear

Ahead of the premiere of the new 'Game of Thrones' prequel series, 'House of the Dragon,' author George R. R. Martin has offered a disappointing update on his long-awaited fantasy novel, 'The Winds of Winter.'

Inverse

One major 'House of the Dragon' difference could fix 'Game of Thrones' most annoying trope

It may be set in the same fictional world, but 'House of the Dragon' is going to be very different from 'Game of Thrones' in one notable way. Here's the key detail that separates the new HBO series from its predecessor.

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When does House of the Dragon start and how to watch in the UK

After a three year wait, the prequel is nearly upon us

Evening Standard

‘Welcome back Targaryens’: Game of Thrones fans thrilled with new House of the Dragon trailer

‘I have literal goosebumps,’ one fan says

The Independent UK

'House of the Dragon' trailer reveals a crucial 'Game of Thrones' location

Our first glimpse at HBO's follow up to 'Game of Thrones' reveals a complicated web of political espionage -- and, of course, dragons.

Inverse

How to be a bestselling author: Writing tips of Margaret Atwood, George RR Martin, Emily St John Mandel and more

‘Writing is really hard for me. I’m not being facetious; I’m not a natural writer. Every sentence in this book has been rewritten a hundred times’, says John Krakauer at Santa Fe Literary Festival. Holly Baxter examines what the acclaimed authors at the event have revealed about their writing habits

The Independent UK

'Winds of Winter': GRRM gives 'Game of Thrones' fans a disappointing update

'The Winds of Winter' author George R. R. Martin has given 'Game of Thrones' fans a new update on the highly anticipated fantasy novel. Unfortunately, it's not the update most fans were hoping for.

Inverse

'Winds of Winter' theory fixes one iconic villain’s disappointing death

Will Littlefinger meet the unrequited love of his life one final time? A 'Winds of Winter' fan theory speculates that George R. R. Martin may have the notorious schemer meet his end at a different person's hands than 'Game of Thrones' did.

Inverse

'Winds of Winter' theory reveals the book’s surprising Night King replacement

An interesting 'Winds of Winter' theory speculates that George R. R. Martin may end up giving Stannis Baratheon the same role in the books that 'Game of Thrones' gave the Night King.

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