53. Game of Thrones

What inspired the deadliest bloodbath of the Tudor age: the St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572, in which protestants were slaughtered en masse? How did it drive Elizabeth I’s spy master, Francis Walsingham, to repress all treasonous activity in her realm? And, what terrible tr ...  Show more

How did Elizabeth I rule England? Why was she constantly in mortal peril in 1569? Who was Sir William Cecil, and why was he so crucial to her reign? And, how did his network of spies keep her alive, and England uninvaded…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the secret war ragin ...  Show more

Hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen explore the greater world of Westeros. They discuss how George R.R. Martin took real history and “turned it up to 11” to create the bloody family feud in House of the Dragon. Then Jason and Greta are joined by Medieval Historian and Curato ...  Show more

Jim and A.Ron mine the hidden depths of Game of Thrones extensive lore and backstory to answer your questions and debate fan theories. Is Hot Pie the last, best hope for the North? Is Harrenhal the ultimate anti-wight hideout? How does the battle of the dead vs. the living look f ...  Show more

Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook's podcast The Rest is History takes inspiration from the political issues of the day to historical "what-ifs" and beyond. 

Holden and Jake are joined by Cast Of Thrones’ Tim Lanning and Jennifer Cheek to talk Game of Thrones, their personal relationships with the series, and its creator George RR Martin.

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