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History on Blood and Fire w/ Daniele Bolelli

January 19, 2018 | By History of Westeros

A special episode! This is a collaboration with Daniele Bolelli of the History on Fire podcast. We chat about a wide variety of real world historical influences on A Game of Thrones/ASOIAF.

“The Wall comes from Hadrian’s Wall, which I saw while visiting Scotland. I stood on Hadrian’s Wall and tried to imagine what it would be like to be a Roman soldier sent here from Italy or Antioch. To stand here, to gaze off into the distance, not knowing what might emerge from the forest. Of course fantasy is the stuff of bright colours and being larger than real life, so my Wall is bigger and considerably longer and more magical. And, of course, what lies beyond it has to be more than just Scots.”

Westeros and the UK (collab with Daniele Bolelli)

Westeros and the UK

Westeros and the UK Overlay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5pMXb0FkGM

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Ever wondered about the real-world inspirations behind George R.R. Martin’s epic saga? In this special collaboration with Daniele Bolelli of the History on Fire podcast, we delve into the fascinating historical parallels shaping Westeros! From the chilling echoes of the Black Dinner in real-life historical events to the surprising connections between Hadrian’s Wall and the Wall protecting Westeros, we explore the influences of ancient Rome, the Mexica, and even Agamemnon. We unpack the brutal realities mirrored in the Red Wedding, dissect the Dothraki’s historical counterparts, and delve into the mysteries of Valyria and its potential real-world inspirations, tying it all together with intriguing discussions about the Children of the Forest and the unique history of cities like Tyrosh and Tyre. Get ready for a thrilling exploration of history and fantasy, blending the familiar with the unexpected!

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