Where the Middle Ages Begin
I will try to unravel some of the complexities of the relationships in the court of Henry VIII, which are shown on Wolf Hall without much effort to explain. While such a sophisticated script yields rich rewards, it assumes a certain working knowledge of 16th century power players.
Game of Thrones has a very large cast, and in Season 5 there are several new additions. We put together a short guide to who is coming to the series in the next few episodes
Ever imagine yourself in Westeros or Essos? Find out your chances here!
Tudor mystery author Nancy Bilyeau explains the intricate plot of the premiere episode of Masterpiece Theater’s ‘Wolf Hall,’ about Thomas Cromwell, the chief minister of Henry VIII, whom some decry as an evil genius and others praise as the leader of the English Reformation.
Travel back to the time of shieldmaidens and Norse mythology to find out what role you’d play!
Are you as magical as Merlin as clever as Morgana? Find out now!
The third season of Vikings is set to premiere tonight in the United States and Canada. The show, which follows the adventures of Ragnar Lodbrok and his family, has been averaging over three million viewers in North America.
During its first two seasons, the popular History Channel series Vikings triggered a vigorous debate among scholars and amateur historians about the show’s authenticity—particularly the gore and violence. But separating truth from fiction, it turns out, is harder than it sounds.
The Netflix original series Marco Polo premiered on December 12th to mostly negative reviews. Here is why you should ignore them and give it a try.
A thirteen episode mini-series of Beowulf is being created by the the British broadcaster ITV.
“Richard ΠΙ with aliens” is how Cornell (102) describes “Sins of the Father,” an episode of Star Trek: TheNext Generation (hereafter TNG) in which the Klingon warrior Worf, son of Mogh, seeks to restore his family’s honour by exposing and challenging those responsible for falsely accusing his dead father of treason to the Klingon Empire.
Beowulf is one of many examples of a story that employs the rhetoric of the hero. The plight of the main character Beowulf is the focus of the tale, and the tasks that he must overcome throughout the course of the poem provide insight into the development of the character of the hero.
My review of the recent Historical Novel Society conference that took place in London, England.
‘I can finally say I feel at home with Medieval Pop as a sound and a brand that is 100% honest with myself.’
In his article, ‘Plastic Pagans: Viking Human Sacrifice in Film and Television’, Harry Brown notes a very key difference between how it is being portrayed and how it was in reality.
‘My dear girl, I find it hard to believe that my data bank dates your costume to 542 A.D.’ – ‘Fashion is always a year behind Camelot out here in the countryside.’
The fight for the Iron Throne has left more more than a few characters killed – would you lose your head, or get poisoned by your wine cup? Take this quiz and find out how you would die in Game of Thrones!
‘Nothing makes the past a sweeter place to visit than the prospect of imminent death.’
Winter is coming – so which great Westeros Stronghold will you choose to keep warm when the cold winds blow? Take the quiz and find out!
A classic duel between good and evil!
Try this quiz to see if you know the names of 30 characters from the show Game of Thrones
Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark, Brienne of Tarth, Margaery Tyrell, Ygritte the Wildling, and Cersei Lannister. Take this quiz to find out which Game of Thrones woman you are most like!
Even a show that spends most of its time setting up future episodes offers the viewer a lot to enjoy!
Something a little fun for our fans of Game of Thrones! Sadly, I was too nice to rule Westeros ~ PK
The American television network ABC has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming series Galavant.
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