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  1. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › articlesThe real historical events that inspired Game of Thrones

    But it’s not just that great big wall the Romans constructed that GRRM was inspired by. Various elements of the Roman Empire have seeped into the world of Game of Thrones.

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  2. bookanalysis.com › george-r-r-martin › a-game-ofA Game of Thrones Historical Context | Book Analysis

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    Since its publication in 1996, ‘A Game of Thrones’has grown a fan base of avid readers. Its never-ending entertainment and use of character perspective to propel its plot made it become a fan favorite and earned it a top spot among the best fantasy novels ever written. Its success made it change and improve on many concepts and values upheld by soc...

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    ‘A Game of Thrones’ has heavily influenced humanity indirectly. Its popularity in the literary world and on the screen influenced people’s ideologies on the world at large. Here is how a tale of dragonsand knights changed people’s perception of life:

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    In 2011, a TV show adaptation of ‘A Game of Thrones’ got released in the United States. The show, created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO, became a sensation and rose to become one of the best TV shows ever. With a cost per season of nearly $100 million, Game of Thronesbecame the most expensive TV show created at the time. Its success made...

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    As one of the best fantasy stories ever written,‘A Game of Thrones’has received positive reviews from critics and readers. In 1997, it won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

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  4. www.britannica.com › list › behind-the-scenes-9Behind the Scenes: 9 Historical Inspirations for Game of Thrones

    This Encyclopedia Britannica list explores 9 aspects of the popular TV show Game of Thrones that have real-life counterparts.

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  5. www.townandcountrymag.com › leisure › arts-and'Game of Thrones' History - 7 Real People That Inspired 'Game ...

    Apr 10, 2019 · In honor of 'Game of Thrones' Season 7, learn about the historical figures that most likely inspired George R. R. Martin's addictive saga and the characters we love today.

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  6. screenrant.com › hbo-series-game-of-thrones-realGame of Thrones: 10 Myths & Histories That Inspired The Series

    • The Lannisters, Incest, and Anne Boleyn. It didn’t take long for rumors of Jaime and Cersei Lannister’s sexual escapades to run throughout Westeros. While adultery and bastard children are well known casualties of Kinghood, incest has been always a taboo bridge too far.
    • The Red Wedding and the Massacre of Glencoe. Oathbreakers seldom get mercy. For Robb Stark, his decision to follow his heart rather than his word meant death for his bannermen, his mother, and his pregnant wife.
    • Robert Baratheon and the Slaughter of the Innocents. Bloodlines are everything. In Game of Thrones, they are the strength of kings and the pride of families.
    • Daenerys and Moses. Daenerys Stormborn is a leader and a freer of slaves. She is a just woman with the survivalist instincts and faith that carry her through extended periods of uncertainty and desert wandering.

  7. www.connollycove.com › game-of-thrones-historyGame of Thrones: The Real History that Inspired the Legendary ...

    Apr 13, 2024 · If you think that Game of Thrones is completely fictitious and has no relation to real-life events, then you might just be wrong. Table of Contents. George R R Martin: A Song of Ice and Fire. What is the Game of Thrones plot? Which historical events may have inspired Game of Thrones? Game of Thrones Season 1. The Night’s Watch is Real?

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  9. www.telltalesonline.com › 20409Game of Thrones – REAL History Behind Events & Characters

    Jan 19, 2019 · Game of Thrones may feature witches, dragons and zombies, making the fantasy television series seem far from realistic. There are aspects of it that are in fact, very real. Set in what looks like the 15th century, a lot of the show’s plot lines are actually based on true events in European history. That’s right.