The Real Events That Inspired the Greatest Show on Earth
Okay, featured might be a little strong, but we were thrilled to see this witty reference to “History Behind Game of Thrones” in this fantastic article by Sarah Ang at Mashable. Sarah Ang did a great job writing this article – it has lots of fascinating and clever tidbits. Definitely check it out.
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At the emotional center of Game of Thrones, you’ll find Catelyn Stark. Trying desperately to hold her family together after her husband died, Catelyn represents toughness, ferocity, and love. House Tully’s words are “Family, Duty, Honor.” Quite possibly, George RR Martin loosely based Catelyn on Edward IV’s proud and passionate mother who repeatedly struggled to save her children during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. Like Catelyn, Cecily was once a great beauty. Contemporaries called Cecily “the Rose of Raby” after the…
Stephen
I know you don’t know me, but here’s a suggestion: The Cathars as inspiration for the relaxed attitudes of the Dornish.
Jaime Adair
Hey Stephen,
Welcome and thanks for the suggestion! I will add it to my list. Just to warn you, I love suggestions for articles, but it can take me quite a while (sometimes months 🙁 ) to actually complete them because I work full time and I (typically) need to find new sources, books, etc. for the research.
But, yes, your idea definitely sounds very intriguing thank you! (Also, I don’t need to know you for you to make a suggestion – it is very nice to meet you now 🙂 ) Please keep commenting and thank you for reading.
Best regards,
Jamie
Stephen
Sure thing 🙂