The wars that inspired Game of Thrones - Alex Gendler
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Beginning around 1377, medieval England was shaken by a power struggle between two noble families, which spanned generations and involved a massive cast of characters, complex motives and shifting loyalties. Sound familiar? Alex Gendler illustrates how the historical conflict known as the Wars of the Roses served as the basis for much of the drama in Game of Thrones.
Can you identify any common factors that repeatedly caused conflict over the years?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Alex Gendler
- Animator Brett Underhill
- Composer Cem Misirlioglu, Brooks Ball
- Narrator Addison Anderson
