These are the real-life wars that inspired ‘Game of Thrones’
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The medieval series of wars between the House of York and the House of Lancaster for control of England’s throne inspired HBO’s hit TV series “Game Of Thrones.” These squabbles became known as the “Wars of the Roses” because both sides used ro…
The medieval series of wars between the House of York and the House of Lancaster for control of England's throne inspired HBO's hit TV series "Game Of Thrones." These squabbles became known as the "Wars of the Roses" because both sides used roses to symbolize their family. The House of York was represented by a white rose and the House of Lancaster by a red rose.
Although the fighting officially lasted from 1455 to 1487, there was so much drama that related fighting broke out before and after this period. This short video describes the power struggle, complex motives and shifting loyalties between the two families.
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