TED Ed just released this video. It is quite well done I think and gives a decent, simple overview of the Wars of the Roses.
New Game of Thrones History Video from TED Ed
The Real Events That Inspired the Greatest Show on Earth
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“Kill the Boy” is quite possibly the best season five episode so far. The adviser crisis is really becoming apparent as Daenerys falls desperately short of counselors. Yet, when Jon asks for advice, he is told to lead. Winterfell’s heir apparent, Ramsay, still struggles to live up to his father’s expectations. With Sansa’s wedding to a second psycho looming, forces start to gather to tear her apart while others emerge to protect her. Meanwhile, Jorah and Tyrion’s voyage reveals Drogon’s mysterious hiding place….
Watcher on the Couch
Oh that’s interesting. I still like to keep my shorthand ticking over and a (Pitman) shorthand site I sometimes visit suggests the TED talks as a source for taking dictation, so I could take notes from the video and learn something about the inspiration for GoT simultaneously.
Jamie Adair
Lol. That’s a fun way to practice shorthand.
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