Game of Thrones is brutal, shocking and great fun for fashion experts. Not confined to historical accuracy, its influences stretch from medieval northern Europe to 20th-century high fashion.
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Game of Thrones – Analysis and Comment
It’s gritty and gripping in equal measure, but the swords and snowstorm narrative also answers a number of basic human needs.
The new series will bring several strong women into conflict with each other – just like the Wars of the Roses.
A unique set of circumstances allowed HBO to beat Netflix to the punch.
‘Winter is Coming’ and ‘All Men Must Die’ are Game of Thrones’ watchwords. But do they offer clues to an ending for the show – and the books?
An Australian VFX company has won an Emmy for its work on season six of Game of Thrones. Over eight months a team of 120 pulled out every trick in the book to create the visceral ‘Battle of the Bastards’.
Much of academic philosophy, even on the African continent, is openly and unashamedly in love with the idea of the West as destiny.
Scientists have discovered two new types of ants in the rainforests of New Guinea thanks to an advanced X-ray imaging technique.
Physics says Game of Thrones dragons can fly. Whoever said maths was useless?
This week’s episode of Game of Thrones saw a battle scene that some have claimed to be the greatest TV has ever seen.
The medieval period wasn’t always dark and full of terrors
One reason for the series’ success can undoubtedly be found in its spectacle of violence and sex.
How do you bring someone back from the dead?
From ‘Machiavellian female princes’ to warriors, assassins and prostitutes, the women of Westeros and Essos are a richly varied bunch. A new book examines their role in the series and explores its sexual politics.
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The Game of Thrones universe could fight off those long winters – if it had an industrial revolution.
It looks as if the story of the red priestess Melisandre is only just getting started. But is she a prophet, or a witch?
What are the implications of the return of the Dothraki? Their real-life equivalent may have the answer.
Margaret of Anjou can still speak to modern women in power today.
While Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin openly draws on medieval and early modern history in the worlds of his books, his subversive depictions of witchcraft make his female characters both intriguing and powerful.
Dublin has managed to keep the money rolling in while others struggle, so what are the lessons to learn for its neighbours and rivals?
Historical representation is far more complex than merely providing the facts – which is why debate continues to rage about the authenticity of popular televised historical dramas such as Game of Thrones and Banished.
What is the statute of limitations on spoilers? When can you comment on what you’ve watched? And at what point is our fear of ruining other people’s television experience hindering our own?
Does Greyscale’s allure for contemporary audiences have to do with disfigurement?
We’ve never had multi-year seasons here on Earth, but long cold spells might be similar to a Westerosi winter.