George R. R. Martin’s Dance of the Dragons is an difficult war to understand because dragons are so unlike any other medieval military tool. However, if we… Read more “Battleship Doctrine and the Dance of the Dragons”
Tag: Medieval History
GRRM’s Worst World-Building Mistake
This will be my least-read blog post. In George R. R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, a history of the Targaryen dynasty, one little line always stuck out… Read more “GRRM’s Worst World-Building Mistake”
Just War Theory and the Dance of the Dragons: Part II
Last time, I discussed the morality of the actions taken by the Blacks and the Greens at the outbreak of the Dance of the Dragons, the fictional… Read more “Just War Theory and the Dance of the Dragons: Part II”
Just War Theory and the Dance of the Dragons: Part I
Last year, I wrote an in-depth analysis of how the conflicts of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire relate to the principles of… Read more “Just War Theory and the Dance of the Dragons: Part I”
Legal Effects of D&D Magic: (Danger) Zone of Truth
Last October, I wrote an article discussing some of the spells in Dungeons and Dragons would fundamentally rework the economics and structure of society. One commenter, however,… Read more “Legal Effects of D&D Magic: (Danger) Zone of Truth”
What Modern Riots Tell Us About Premodern Warfare
Content Warning: This article contains videos depicting real violence during protests and riots. Despite an abundance of recent books, movies, and video games depicting premodern warfare (that… Read more “What Modern Riots Tell Us About Premodern Warfare”
Military Effects of D&D Magic
Last week, I discussed how the spells in Dungeons and Dragons might totally reshape the politics and economics of a D&D world. Today, I’ll dive into how… Read more “Military Effects of D&D Magic”
The Social Effects of D&D Magic
When people think of spells in Dungeons and Dragons, they think of flashy Fireball or the classic Cure Wounds. What most players and Dungeon Masters don’t realize… Read more “The Social Effects of D&D Magic “
How Historical Films Misuse Color
In the 1930s, film developed color, and would never be the same again. Now, I wonder if some film genres are unconsciously reverting back to black and… Read more “How Historical Films Misuse Color”
The History of Happiness: Are People Getting Happier?
Over the last few centuries, the lives of people have improved in almost every quantifiable way. Education, lifespan, living standards, hygiene, and countless other factors have steadily… Read more “The History of Happiness: Are People Getting Happier?”
Tragedy and Farce 