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GOT Historical Advisor Reviews The Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms

What did Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms get right about the medieval world? Medieval historian and Seven Kingdoms advisor Dr Hugh Doherty takes a deep dive into Game of Thrones, exploring how closely the series reflects real medieval history. From knights and castles to warfare and politics, this video breaks down the historical truths behind the world of Westeros and reveals what the show got right and wrong. 00:00 Intro 01:40 What makes a Knight? 06:52 Taverns, Inns and Orphans 09:19 The Tourney at Ashford 10:21 Medieval Feasts 17:55 “All men are fools, and all men are knights”: Roles in the Middle Ages 20:40 Heraldry and Identity 24:21 Tournaments: Origins, Squires and Perils 31:02 Knighting Ceremony 34:34 Trial by Combat You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. #gameofthrones #sevenkingdoms #review Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZwU2G-KVl-P-O-B35chZOQ/join