List: Game of Thrones | Curated by Mihaela Raileanu

Jan 6, 2025
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Game of Thrones
Mihaela Raileanu
Parallels in Betrayal: The Red Wedding and the Heworth Moor ConflictThe Neville wedding at Heworth Moor parallels the Red Wedding.
Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 19, 2024
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Mihaela Raileanu
Historical Echoes: How the Glencoe Massacre May Have Inspired ‘The Red WeddingThe Glencoe Massacre may have inspired George RR Martin’s “Red Wedding”.
Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
A Source of Inspiration for Walder FreyLet’s talk about Lord Walder Frey!
Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Comparing the Unwanted: Lord Walder Frey and Thomas StanleyThe Cunning Strategies of Walder Frey and Thomas Stanley
Jul 24, 2024
Jul 24, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Red Wedding and Black DinnerIn George R.R. Martin’s fictional universe, violence and betrayal are the order of the day.
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Daenerys vs. Henry VII: Parallels in HistoryExplore intriguing parallels between Daenerys and Henry VII, revealing how fiction mirrors history in the quest for power and legacy.
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Weddings, Bed Ceremonies, and Lost Princes in GoTGeorge R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series captivates readers and viewers with its rich network of characters, intricate plots…
Jul 8, 2024
Jul 8, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Laws of Hospitality in the Middle AgesThe most challenging question for a writer is this:
Jul 19, 2024
Jul 19, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Catelyn Stark and Cecily Neville: Two Powerful WomenCatelyn Stark is one of the characters who hasn’t been talked about as much as she should be. She desperately tried to keep the Starks…
Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Eddard Stark and Richard III: Loyalty and Legacy Across CenturiesThe intricate tapestry of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series and its television adaptation, “Game of Thrones,” is woven…
Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Elizabeth Woodville: Ambition, Regret, and MysteryLike Cersei, Elizabeth Woodville grapples with remorse amidst the enigmatic disappearance of her sons, aorchestrated by Richard III.
Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Marital Alliances: GoT and Historical RealitiesArranged marriages are pivotal in Game of Thrones and vital in history, shaping alliances, politics, and dynasties.
Mar 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Edward IV: The Real-Life Robert BaratheonRobert Baratheon was close to the Starks, Lannisters, and Arryns. Similarly, King Edward IV had strong ties with powerful noble families.
Jun 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Cersei Lannister, the evil queen we love to hateElizabeth Woodville was a fascinating historical figure, not for nothing has so much been written about her.
Mar 19, 2024
Mar 19, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Robert Baratheon vs. Edward IVThe text parallels Robert Baratheon from Game of Thrones (GoT) and English King Edward IV.
Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Who inspired good old Ned?The parallels between Ned Stark and Richard III are detailed, highlighting similarities in loyalty, governance, and facing crises.
Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
The Seven Kingdoms of Game of ThronesGoT’s Seven Kingdoms mirror England’s heptarchy; Aegon’s conquest parallels historical events, drawing intriguing parallels.
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
Shae vs. Anne NevilleIn GoT, Tyrion’s attempt to hide Shae in the kitchen parallels historical events with Richard, Anne Neville, and George, Duke of Clarence.
Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
The intersection of justice in Middle-AgeMedieval justice: ‘Kissed by Fire’ intertwines judicial duels and divine ordeals. Ordeals were fairer than modern juries.
Mar 15, 2024
Mar 15, 2024
Mihaela Raileanu
The complexity of the War of the Roses and Medieval SocietyUnraveling GoT: War of the Roses complexities and medieval life nuances, exploring kinship, titles, and emotional dynamics.
Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024