Michelotto reunites Giovanni with Lucrezia, Plague ridden rags are sealed in a box and sent to Rome, Rodrigo negotiates with the Jews, and Cesare builds a bastard army all on this week’s episode of The Borgias.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 8: Second Sons
May 20, 2013 By
In this review of the latest episode of Game of Thrones, we look at the wedding of Tyrion and Sansa, which brings all of King’s Landing out; the Hound with Arya, Daenerys confronting the mercenary company known as the Second Sons; Melisandre getting close to Gendry; and Sam and Gilly being attacked by a White Walker.
Black in Camelot (Africans in Arthurian Legend)
May 16, 2013 By
Examining depictions of Africans in medieval and contemporary Arthurian literature, television and film.
Androgynes, Crossdressers, and Rebel Queens: Modern Representations of Medieval Women Warriors from Tolkien to Martin
May 15, 2013 By
This was another stellar paper given at the Tales after Tolkien session. It was an intriguing look at the women of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones and how each author portrays the mother and warrior characters of Galadriel/Cersi/Daenerys and Eowyn/Arya/Brienne. The paper examined the differences and problems posed by the portrayal of women in theses fantasy novels.
Religion, Raids and Ragnar(ök): Series One of ‘Vikings’
May 14, 2013 By
Other than how gorgeous it looks–the rugged landscape of Ireland doubling convincingly for early medieval Scandinavia–the most initially striking facet of Vikings is how deliciously weird it is.
George R. R. Martin’s Quest for Realism in A Song of Ice and Fire
May 14, 2013 By
This was my last session of KZOO this year and it was the perfect way to end a great conference. This series was dedicated to examining medievalism in fantasy literature with the dominant topic being George R. R. Martin and Tolkien.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 7: The Bear and the Maiden Fair
May 13, 2013 By
This week, we get a special treat: George R. R. Martin wrote this episode. If you’re expecting another Battle of Blackwater, you’re not going to find it. This is a slower episode with basic storyline movement and few exciting scenes.
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 5 The Wolf and the Lamb
May 13, 2013 By
On this week’s episode of The Borgias, Lucrezia tearfully gives up Giovanni to Rodrigo and Vanozza. Forces against the Borgias gather at Forli, Cesare makes friends with the French and Rodrigo invites new scandal into his bed.
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 4: The Banquet of Chestnuts
May 6, 2013 By
‘So the King of Naples is to watch me in bed for the good of the family…the act may be done in a night, but I will have blood for this’ ~ Lucrezia
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 6: The Climb
May 6, 2013 By
This week on Game of Thrones, there are plots a plenty in King’s Landing, danger and daring North of the Wall and negotiating and pleading at Riverrun.
Vikings – Review of Episode 9: All Change
April 29, 2013 By
The season finale of Vikings – an angry wife, a decimated village, a pregnant lover and treacherous brother.
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 3: Siblings
April 29, 2013 By
Negotiations, marriage, deadly plots and forbidden love are all par for the course this week. It seems nobody can have a normal day in the Borgia household.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 5: Kissed by Fire
April 29, 2013 By
This week on Game of Thrones, plots thicken and are thwarted, alliances are made, and punishment is doled out.
Top Ten Videos from Museum Secrets
April 24, 2013 By
One of the best history TV shows being made right now (and made in Canada too!), Museum Secrets takes viewers each episode to a new museum to explore its artefacts and stories.
Vikings – Review of Episode 8: Sacrifice
April 22, 2013 By
This week’s episode of Vikings takes a break from the usual raiding and pillaging with the gang headed out to get some spiritual fulfillment. Fortunately, this also involves killing.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 4: And Now His Watch Is Ended
April 22, 2013 By
This week’s episode of Game of Thrones was packed full of plot twists, interesting dialogue and focused on revenge.
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 2: The Purge
April 22, 2013 By
This week, Rodrigo has lost faith in everything, including God. He finally realizes he’s surrounded by a nest of vipers and his family is in danger.
Vikings – Review of Episode 7: A King’s Ransom
April 15, 2013 By
This week on the Vikings, we go back and forth between England and Scandinavia as Ragnar prepares to raid in Northumbria again and Lagertha rules the village in his absence.
The Borgias – Review of Season 3 Episode 1: The Face of Death
April 15, 2013 By
Plots thicken and intrigue is flying left and right at the Borgia family. It was a non-stop action episode that had you on the edge of your seat the entire time. It was definitely an excellent start to what’s looking to be an exciting season!
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 3: Walk of Punishment
April 15, 2013 By
‘All men must die…but we are not men’ ~ Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 2: Dark Wings, Dark Words
April 8, 2013 By
In this week’s episode, we wrap up where all our other characters left off – Arya, Theon, Rob, Jamie, Bran and Sansa.
Vikings – Review of Episode 6: Burial of the Dead
April 8, 2013 By
This week on Vikings, we focus on two major events: Ragnar’s fight to the death with Earl Haraldson and a Viking funeral.
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3, Episode 1: Valar Dohaeris
April 1, 2013 By
After what seemed like an eternity, we’re back with an exciting third season of Game of Thrones. Another season of plotting, scheming, sex, violence and dragons!
Vikings – Review of Episode 5: Raid
April 1, 2013 By
‘Let the man who thinks that he is descended from the Gods learn that he is human after all’
Season 3 of Game of Thrones set to begin
March 30, 2013 By
For millions of fans, the third season of Game of Thrones could not come fast enough. The hit TV show returns to HBO in the United States and Canada on Sunday, March 31st.
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