1. The Wars of the Roses
One of the most significant historical inspirations for Game of Thrones is the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought for control of the English throne between the houses of Lancaster and York. These conflicts directly influenced the portrayal of the Starks and Lannisters, with Ned Stark's character drawing parallels to Richard of York and the Lannisters resembling the Lancasters.
2. The Black Dinner and the Glencoe Massacre
The infamous Red Wedding, one of the most shocking moments in the series, was inspired by two historical events: the Black Dinner of 1440 and the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. Both events involved betrayal and brutal murders during feasts, mirroring the treacherous slaughter of the Starks by the Freys.
3. Hadrian's Wall
The Wall in the North, guarding against the Wildlings, was inspired by Hadrian's Wall, a Roman fortification in northern England.
Like the fictional Wall, Hadrian's Wall was built to protect the Roman province of Britannia from the tribes in what is now Scotland.
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