Maesters and their Place-sters: The Scientist-Historians of Westeros
MAESTERS WHERE DID THE MAESTERS COME FROM? The Order of Maesters was originally just a group of learned individuals who came together in Oldtown at Hightower […]
Category Archives: Fan studies
But We Are Not Men: Female Warriors and Weaponized Femininity in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones
It is inarguable that Westeros is a patriarchal world, and one that creates difficulties for women who wish to rise above the stereotypical “womanly” pursuits of marriage, childbirth, or the […]
Language of Ice and Fire: The Languages of Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire
Unlike J.R.R. Tolkien with his languages within The Lord of the Rings, George R. R. Martin did not create more than a few simple phrases for the languages within A […]
The Music Of Game Of Thrones
HBO gained notoriety with the adaptation of George Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire novels into the much decorated television series the Games of Thrones. Capitalizing on favourite medieval tropes of […]
Fan Theories of Westeros
When it comes to fan participation within George R. R. Martin’s A Song Of Ice And Fire, fan theories provide a diverse and engaging involvement from the community. The way […]
A Song of Ice and Fire: Publication Delays and Fan Reactions
With the newest book in the A Song of Ice and Fire Series being delayed, fans have become very nervous in the Game of Thrones fandom. These reactions lead to very interesting ideas and discussions. With this further delay in the book series, it has become apparent that the TV series will soon catch up to the books. This is unprecedented and truly terrifying for the fans of both the books and the TV show. With one question on everyone’s minds “What Happens Next?” This article explores the world of fandom reactions when faced with such worrying news as publication delays.
