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Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones. And, like the secret of Valyrian steel, the art and science of making Damascus steel was lost for hundreds of years. Then, in 1981, the New ...

Valyrian steel is a special type of metal that is visually and effectively superior to other forms of steel, known for its lightweight, strength, and sharpness. The Targaryens are the most prominent ...

As war with the White Walkers looms on the horizon, one particular type of weapon is becoming increasingly important: Valyrian steel swords. That’s because there are only two ways to kill a White ...

The Named Swords of The Seven Kingdoms, forged from the fabled Valyrian steel, seem destined to unite against the Night King and his White Walkers. Symbols of status and prestige, these blades are ...

House of the Dragon Season 3 will introduce three new Valyrian steel blades, one being exciting for book readers. Valyrian steel swords like Orphan-Maker, Lamentation, Vigilance, and Heartsbane hold ...

Prior to season six of Game of Thrones we examined important historical events from the complex and controversial history of Westeros—anything that might tell us something about the story going ...

Bisma strongly believes pop culture shapes human lives. She is particularly concerned about the media portrayals of gender, class, race, and sexuality on television, their intersectionality, and ...

In Game of Thrones‘ season seven premiere, sharp-eyed viewers spotted an illustration of a dagger Sam found in an old book looked identical to the one used by Bran’s would-be assassin in season one.

Last night's Game of Thrones was quick to remind us of that looming, ever-growing threat: The army of the dead emerged from the winds of winter—and oh shit they have undead giants now. But it also ...

Bisma strongly believes pop culture shapes human lives. She is particularly concerned about the media portrayals of gender, class, race, and sexuality on television, their intersectionality, and ...