In the ‘House of the Dragon’ TV show, there are more parallels with Russian history than it seems at first glance. Even the dynastic conflict was partially “copied” from the real events of Russian history.
WARNING! SPOILER ALERT!
‘House of the Dragon’, a prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019), one of the most successful fantasy TV shows of our time, brought viewers back to the familiar and beloved world of Westeros.
Fans of George Martin know that he based his books on a motley kaleidoscope of European medieval history, spicing it up with fantasy legends and, of course, dragons. Over the years, ‘Game of Thrones’ fans have found many interesting cultural references, including to Russian history and culture, in the plots and visual images of the series.
Why did the image of Rhaenyra Targaryen seem familiar to Russian viewers?
Rhaenyra Targaryen (L), Grand Duchess Tatiana (daughter of Nicholas II) wearing a kokoshnik (R), circa 1904Legion Media; Public domain
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