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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Reversed: Tyrion as Richard III and Coriolanus
Late in A Storm of Swords, Tyrion Lannister goes on trial for the murder of King Joffrey, his 13-year-old nephew. The plot is obviously inspired by not only the historical mystery of “Princes in the Tower,” but also Shakespeare’s depiction of the event in the play Richard III. A clear indication of George R.R. Martin’s nod to the play itself, beyond historical facts, is the effects of being born deformed and ugly on the central character and the dynamics between…
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.
The Seasons and Environmental Themes of Game of Thrones | Tower of the Hawk
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