"Medieval Contexts" of Game of Thrones (GSLL 212)

This timeline compiles the assigned medieval and classical texts from the UNC Fall '21 course GSLL 212 - Game of Thrones and the Worlds of the European Middle Ages along with the dates of key historical events that influence the fantasy series (below the line). It places these events and texts in context with a sampling of world cultures, empires, and dynastic powers that existed during the Middle Ages (only empires that existed at least partially between 476 and 1500 are included unless they have been specifically referenced as source material for Martin), with those apparently directly influential on Game of Thrones rendered solid with white text and those not obviously referenced or impactful transparent (above the line).