England's Version of Dance of the Dragon

Podcast: Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

Opublikowano: 2026-09-10

What does House of the Dragon have in common with some of the bloodiest succession struggles in medieval history? Historian Matt Lewis joins Rebecca Larson to explore the real history woven into the world of Westeros—from Empress Matilda’s battle for the English throne during the Anarchy to the rivalries and shifting loyalties of the Wars of the Roses. They discuss female succession, disputed heirs, illegitimacy, sibling rivalry, propaganda, and the importance of controlling the capital. They also examine dragons as symbols of royal authority, the uneasy relationship between church and state, and the deva...