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Game of Thrones' dark and cynical interpretation of the Middle Ages is a huge problem. The creators argue that it's a more-realistic version of the Middle Ages, but just because it's edgy, doesn't mean it's real.

Swastikas were used in early medieval art. But that doesn't mean they should be worn by reenactors. Ken Mondschein explores in part XLI of our series Race, Racism and the Middle Ages.

George R.R. Martin wants to have his cake and eat it too: he claims his breakout hit fantasy series is based on real history, but hand-waves away criticism of his approach to issues of race. Part XXXV in Race, Racism and the Middle Ages, by Shiloh Carroll.

We've been discussing Race, Racism and the Middle Ages for 9 months. It's time to address the elephant in the room: the "Knights" of the Ku Klux Klan. Part XXXIV of Race, Racism and the Middle Ages, by Amy S. Kaufman.

What does it mean when our media says that "no" might mean "yes"? A popular BBC historical drama perpetuates dangerous myths about sexual violence.

How should historians engage with the huge audiences on the internet while insulating themselves from the vicious trolls that live there?

As a medievalist interested in popular culture, I’ve been asked by a handful of people to comment on that scene from a recent episode of Game of Thrones (season 5, episode 6). If you saw it, you probably know which one I mean...