Episode 501
Game of Thrones: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Gone Medieval · History Hit
February 20, 202648m 54s
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Show Notes
<p>Matt Lewis journeys into the world behind the latest story from the <em>Game of Thrones</em> universe, <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em>, to discover how it illustrates that medieval history is far more colourful and spectacular than you might think.</p><br><p>After nerding out about the world created by George R.R. Martin<em> </em>with Dr. Eleanor Janega, Matt is joined by Dr Hugh Doherty, the show’s historical advisor, who worked with its writers to build a believable world of knights, codes, and clashing swords, bringing authentic medieval life to Westeros. They discuss what the show gets right — and why it matters.</p><br><p><strong>MORE</strong></p><p><strong>Dragons: From Eden to Middle Earth</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dragons-from-eden-to-middle-earth/id1564113746?i=1000718667593&uo=4&itscg=30200&ls=1&mttnsubad=6442463604&at=1000l3ctA&itsct=podfollow_podcasts&ct=gone-medieval-eplink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/05PDdzvDlc8Q9DpApn7HzP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a></p><br><p><strong>Tolkien: Middle Earth & the Middle Ages</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/tolkien-middle-earth-the-middle-ages/id1564113746?i=1000666655295" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Apple</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rW33f34c4lMmFMA3GeLAv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a></p><br><p>Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Joseph Knight, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p>All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.</p><p><em>Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.</em></p><br><p><strong>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p><p><br></p>
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