Thus neither The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok nor ‘Vikings’ are immediately recognisable as straight works of history, although they both have certain strongly historical elements to their content.
The Making of a Legend: The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and the TV series ‘Vikings’
November 14, 2015 By
The Last Kingdom: An Interview with Bernard Cornwell
October 15, 2015 By
What I find most compelling is the struggle to create a country which became England, a struggle that must have seemed hopeless at times and which roiled Britain in constant fighting. We think of England (especially) as a peaceful landscape, but in the 9th, 10th and 11th centuries it was horribly brutal and merciless.
Review: The Last Kingdom – Episodes 1 and 2
October 14, 2015 By
Would the BBC version be true to the novel or just Game of Thrones lite?
Review: The Bastard Executioner: Pilot, Parts 1 and 2
September 16, 2015 By
The Bastard Executioner is the latest TV series that medieval history lovers will be tuning into. Created by Kurt Sutter, who is best known for Sons of Anarchy, it promises a lot of blood, gore and violence.
New TV series: The Bastard Executioner
September 15, 2015 By
The first season of The Bastard Executioner begins on Tuesday, September 15th on the FX channel in the United States and Canada
How Well Do You Know A Song Of Ice And Fire?
June 26, 2015 By
Think you know Westeros and Essos? Find out here!
5 More (Bloody and Gruesome!) Medieval Stories that Would Make Great TV Series
June 23, 2015 By
PK called me up last week and we talked about what we thought would make cool medieval-themed TV shows. Naturally, we had different ideas. I liked PK’s picks, but felt that there were other shows that should get to see the light of day so I decided to come up with my 5 contenders.
What was the Most Shocking Moment of Game of Thrones – Season 5?
June 15, 2015 By
Spoilers!!! Don’t take a look at this unless you have watched every minute of Season 5! If you have, vote on the most shocking scene.
Game Of Thrones Banners Quiz
June 14, 2015 By
Match the correct banner with the family name, words or seat.
Five Medieval Stories that would make great TV series
June 14, 2015 By
We at Medievalists.net are eager for more medieval TV, so we want to share a few ideas for possible shows – and hope that some executive producers are reading this!
Primetime Paganism: Popular-Culture Representations of Europhilic Polytheism in Game of Thrones and Vikings
June 7, 2015 By
This article provides a critical examination of the politico-religious content of the highly successful television series Game of Thrones and Vikings.
Game of Thrones: What’s Your Role In Westeros?
June 7, 2015 By
Find out who you’d be in Westeros, in the Song of Ice and Fire series.
Which Game Of Thrones Character Said This?
May 31, 2015 By
Game of Thrones is full of witty words and quotable one-liners but can you remember which familiar face uttered them first?
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 6: Master of Phantoms
May 10, 2015 By
But in ‘Masters of Phantoms,’ the final episode, Cromwell exhibits the characteristic he was most known for while alive: Ruthlessness.
What’s Your Game Of Thrones House?
May 10, 2015 By
Everyone has a personality type, and some personality types are more devious than others. Which Westerosi family would you feel right at home in?
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones: Sons of the Harpy
May 4, 2015 By
Somewhat random thoughts on Season 5 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones…
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 5: Crows
May 3, 2015 By
In this tense and well written episode, Anne Boleyn and Thomas Cromwell experience, in different ways, the unpredictable, explosive anger of Henry VIII.
Is this title real or from Game of Thrones?
May 3, 2015 By
Here are 20 of the strangest sounding official ranks and titles. Some are genuine British royal or parliamentary titles – and some are from Game Of Thrones. Which is which?
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones: High Sparrow
April 27, 2015 By
Taking a look at Episode 3 of Season 5 from Game of Thrones:
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 4: Devil’s Spit
April 26, 2015 By
In Episode 4, ‘Devil’s Spit,’ disappointment and fear run through the story.
Who Would Be Your Nemesis In Game Of Thrones?
April 26, 2015 By
So many people, so many ways to die. But beware, for this quiz is dark and full of spoilers.
‘Game of Thrones, Television and Medieval History’ – medieval and media studies team up to offer course on popular show
April 21, 2015 By
For 20 students at Northern Illinois University, Game of Thrones isn’t merely the most entertaining show on television — it’s also among the most thought-provoking classes on campus this spring.
Review of Wolf Hall, Episode 3: Anna Regina
April 19, 2015 By
Three things happened that made it possible for Henry VIII to marry Anne Boleyn. Without these three factors, there’d have been no marriage.
How Well Do You Know the TV series Vikings?
April 16, 2015 By
Are you as big of a fan of Vikings as you think you are? Find out now!
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