The real life wars that inspired Game of Thrones.

Books and films are often inspired by real life events and people and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones series is no different. This fantastic video walks you through the various real life events that inspired the drama that unfolds in Martin's stories.

"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."

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