fantasy
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Game Of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 Recap: Horrifying, Infuriating And Immensely Satisfying
Hey, ha ha, remember how the last few episodes of Game of Thrones have seemed to be a bit… low-key? Uh, well, now we know the reason why: It was spending all its time (and manpower, and probably a sizable portion of season six’s budget) on creating what is possibly the most incredible battle that…
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Game Of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7 Recap: Give Peace A Chance
There was an inevitable sense of things falling into place on “The Broken Man.” Sure, the seventh episode of the season is usually when Game of Thrones starts putting its endgame in motion, but there was an extra sense of finality to it, making it a gut-punch of an episode.
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Game Of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6 Recap: Some Of The Players Are Getting Desperate
After last week’s harrowing episode, you can’t blame “Blood of My Blood” for wanting — needing, even — to take a step back. The flip side is that “Blood of My Blood” is a bit of a letdown. It’s not bad, per se, and plots do get advanced. They’re just not advanced very far, and…
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10 Worst Misconceptions About Medieval Life You’d Get From Fantasy Books
Some tropes are so ingrained in Medieval-inspired fantasy stories that it’s tempting to think that they represent real aspects of Medieval life. But often these stories are just reinforcing myths and misconceptions about life in the Middle Ages.