53. Game of Thrones

What are the origins of Merlin, the powerful wizard and King Arthur’s advisor? Who was Geoffrey of Monmouth, and what role did he play in evolving the tales of Arthur and the Round Table? And, was Merlin based on a real historical figure from the Saxon invasion of Britain in the ...  Show more

Who was the real Lancelot, King Arthur’s dashing love rival from the Arthurian legends? Was he the first medieval knight? How would his relationship with Queen Guinevere come to shape romance and chivalry for centuries to come? And, was there a historical Camelot…? Join Tom and D ...  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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