Examining the Middle Ages through modern eyes: movies, TV, stage, tourism and books. How do we perform the Middle Ages?
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones, Season 4 Episode 6: The Laws of Gods and Men
May 12, 2014 By
Tyrion goes on trial as we catch up on some of the other storylines in Game of Thrones.
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones, Season 4 Episode 5: First Of His Name
May 6, 2014 By
This week’s episode of Game of Thrones sees the end of Craster’s Keep, and continues to advance the various plotlines.
The Arthurian Legend on the small screen: Starz’ Camelot and BBC’s Merlin
May 1, 2014 By
The story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table has endured for a thousand years. It has been told and retold countless times, in novel form, as poetry, on stage, and on screen.
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones, Season 4 Episode 4: Oathkeeper
May 1, 2014 By
After missing a week from being on the road in the United Kingdom, and I have come back to catch up on what’s happening in Westeros.
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones, Season 4 Episode 2: The Lion and the Rose
April 14, 2014 By
This week’s episode of Game of Thrones gives many viewers what they have been hoping to see for a very long time…
Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones, Season 4 Episode 1: Two Swords
April 7, 2014 By
I take a look at the season premiere of Game of Thrones
Which Game of Thrones House Do You Belong in?
April 5, 2014 By
I think the House Baratheon suits me! ~ PK
Quality TV, Constructed Authorship and the Case of ‘Game of Thrones’
April 5, 2014 By
Quality TV, Constructed Authorship and the Case of ‘Game of Thrones’ By Tobias Steiner Published Online (2012) Introduction: Castles, swords and chain mail, machinations and counter-schemes, the occasional dragon and even a newly-invented language – for many people this reads like Dungeons & Dragons-esque fantasy in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien. George R. R. Martin not […]
Vikings – Review of Season 2 Episode 6: Unforgiven
April 5, 2014 By
For an episode that took place mostly in feasting halls, Vikings was making sure they had a lot of action and dramatic moments
‘Vikings’ Renewed for Third Season
March 25, 2014 By
The television show Vikings has been renewed for a third season by the American channel History. Production on ten more episodes for season three will begin this summer and be broadcast in 2015.
Vikings – Review of Season 2 Episode 4: Eye For an Eye
March 21, 2014 By
This week’s episode of Vikings contains one of the most strange and disturbing scenes of the entire series
Vikings – Review of Season 2 Episode 3: Treachery
March 14, 2014 By
This week’s episode focuses on two main storylines – Ragnar continuing his raiding into Wessex, and Jarl Borg launching his own attack on Kattegat.
Vikings – Review of Season 2 Episode 2: Invasion
March 7, 2014 By
‘Now we are ready and this summer we shall go to England.’
Vikings – Review of Season 2 Episode 1: Brother’s War
February 28, 2014 By
While the first part of this episode shows that Ragnar is a leader of men, the second half reveals how terrible he is with women!
Vikings set to conquer TV in Season 2
February 25, 2014 By
Fans of the TV show Vikings don’t have to wait much longer to see what happened to Ragnar, Rollo and Lagertha as the second season begins airing on February 27th.
Doctor Who in the Middle Ages
November 22, 2013 By
As the television show Doctor Who celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at the adventures of the Doctor during medieval times.
If Game of Thrones were a show about a Medieval Theme Park!
October 18, 2013 By
The people from Bad Lip Reading have created a very funny (if at times incomprehensible) video from Game of Thrones.
Medieval Dead – 6 part TV documentary series to air in UK
October 17, 2013 By
If the Medieval Dead could speak, what would they tell us?
NEW TV SERIES: ISABEL
September 28, 2013 By
The series is a fascinating look at the difficult journey Isabella of Castile endured on her way to the throne.
Top Ten ‘Medieval’ Commercials
June 11, 2013 By
Using the Middle Ages is always a good way to sell stuff! Here are our top ten commercials that have something medieval in them.
The Borgias get axed – show cancelled after three seasons
June 11, 2013 By
After three seasons, the TV series focusing on the nefarious Pope Alexander VI and his wild family is being cancelled. The final episode, The Prince, will air this Sunday on Showtime in the US and Bravo in Canada.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 10: Mhysa
June 10, 2013 By
After last week’s The Rains of Castamere – which left many viewer saddened and despondent – this episode brings some hope back.
Constructed Authorship in Television and the Case of ‘Game of Thrones’
June 7, 2013 By
I turn to a selection of paratexts – critical reviews, producers’ commentaries and special features of the show’s DVD box set – to show how the team of Benioff, Weiss and Martin help manufacture and promote the presence of a showrunner-auteur collective in order to help foster a perception of this text as a quality television narrative.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 9: The Rains of Castamere
June 3, 2013 By
Game of Thrones is a show that does not shy away from shocking the viewer and thus episode was perhaps the most shocking yet.
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