Religion, Raids and Ragnar(ök): Series One of ‘Vikings’
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘All men must die…but we are not men’ ~ Daenerys Targaryen
Game of Thrones – Review of Season 3 Episode 2: Dark Wings, Dark Words
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
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
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
‘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
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.
Vikings – Review of Episode 4: Trial
The war has begun. Aethelstan is right – Ragnar is preparing for the worst and Rollo’s refusal to hand his brother over is going to cost them dearly.
Vikings – Review of Episode 3: Dispossessed
What happens to Ragnar and his band of merry men this week?
Vikings – Review of Episode 2: Wrath of Northmen
A little preparation, a little prayer, a little plunder…