Blood of the Clans

[TheEndIsNigh]

Hi folks

Not science fiction but hey we're in lockdown so as I see it (though moderators may disagree) anything of interest, is of interest.

BBC One - Blood of the Clans

Neil Oliver presents a series telling the tale of Scotland’s 17th-century civil war.

www.bbc.co.uk

BBC one series - Neil Oliver does a fantastic job of bringing the history to life.

Enjoy

 

[Foxbat]

Not science fiction but

It could always inspire a person to write some fantasy. I understand that much of the inspiration for GOT came from the Wars of the Roses. Maybe this would have been better in the history section?

 

[TheEndIsNigh]

@Foxbat

We have a history section?

 

[Foxbat]

Hopefully this link will work

History

Discussion area for news and topics relating to all aspects of history and prehistory, especially those that might be of particular interest for both fantasy and historical fiction writers.

www.sffchronicles.com

 

[Dave]

I'll move it.

 

[paranoid marvin]

It could always inspire a person to write some fantasy. I understand that much of the inspiration for GOT came from the Wars of the Roses. Maybe this would have been better in the history section?

It wouldn't surprise me if the Red Wedding was inspired by the Glencoe Massacre, and the Scottish tradition of safe shelter once a guest has been given sustenance.


Btw it was a brilliant mini-series, and this was much to do with the fantastic presentation. Neil Oliver obviously loves the subject material and revelled in his Scottishness. I wonder which clan he is related to?

 

[Foxbat]

Btw it was a brilliant mini-series, and this was much to do with the fantastic presentation. Neil Oliver obviously loves the subject material and revelled in his Scottishness. I wonder which clan he is related to?

He’s written a book on the history of Scotland and his passion for the subject shines through there too. It’s well worth a read

 

[svalbard]

It wouldn't surprise me if the Red Wedding was inspired by the Glencoe Massacre, and the Scottish tradition of safe shelter once a guest has been given sustenance.


Btw it was a brilliant mini-series, and this was much to do with the fantastic presentation. Neil Oliver obviously loves the subject material and revelled in his Scottishness. I wonder which clan he is related to?

The Red Wedding drew it's inspiration from The Black Dinner an infamous event in Scottish history. It is well worth looking up.