This will be educational for fantasy and history fans alike: Let's take a closer look at the popular series "Game of Thrones"!
With the Wall, the Night's Watch and the Wildlings, we are of course quickly reminded of the Limes, its Auxiliary garrison and the barbarians living outside the borders. Many other elements incorporated into the story also have clear echoes of things we know from historical research.
For example, how were the "old gods" dealt with in the European past and what role did cults play in influencing the rulers? Why do we so often have to say goodbye to familiar protagonists in the series - does this reflect fatalistic ancient thinking? Is it true that advanced civilizations flourished in phases of a climatic optimum and that they declined when the climate worsened?
These and many other aspects will be explored by an expert on the subject on this evening and everyone is invited to join in the expert discussion!
Lecture by Angelika Beck M.A., ancient historian and Game of Thrones specialist
- Event in cooperation with the Mediothek Güglingen -
Date: Saturday, 7.11.2026, 7 pm
Duration: approx. 120 minutes (with break); incl. 1 glass of mulled mead
Location: Güglingen media library (event room), Wilhelm-Arnold-Platz 5 (access via Stadtgraben)
With the Wall, the Night's Watch and the Wildlings, we are of course quickly reminded of the Limes, its Auxiliary garrison and the barbarians living outside the borders. Many other elements incorporated into the story also have clear echoes of things we know from historical research.
For example, how were the "old gods" dealt with in the European past and what role did cults play in influencing the rulers? Why do we so often have to say goodbye to familiar protagonists in the series - does this reflect fatalistic ancient thinking? Is it true that advanced civilizations flourished in phases of a climatic optimum and that they declined when the climate worsened?
These and many other aspects will be explored by an expert on the subject on this evening and everyone is invited to join in the expert discussion!
Lecture by Angelika Beck M.A., ancient historian and Game of Thrones specialist
- Event in cooperation with the Mediothek Güglingen -
Date: Saturday, 7.11.2026, 7 pm
Duration: approx. 120 minutes (with break); incl. 1 glass of mulled mead
Location: Güglingen media library (event room), Wilhelm-Arnold-Platz 5 (access via Stadtgraben)
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