The true historical events that inspired George RR Martin's storylines and characters. Our guests Prof. Kelly DeVries & Jamie Adair of HBGOT.com explore if fantastical elements like dragons and wildfyre are possible, or just folk lore. Who were the real life inspirations for the Lannisters, Starks, and Targaryens? Which event was the true Purple Weddings? Did Dragons really exist?

History Behind Game of Thrones

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Returning guest, Bob Drury brings you right into the thick of the clash that became one of the bloodiest and most costly encounters of World War II. “Rudder’s Rangers,” the most elite and experienced attack unit in the United States Army climbed the cliffs at Omaha Beach, captured the port of Brest, and for their final major mission were tasked with taking the war into Hitler’s homeland as the tip of the Army’s spearhead. The battalion was given two objectives in December 1944. Storm Castle Hill located in the hellish Hurtgen Forest, the gateway to Germany, and hold the hill by any means possible. To the last man, if necessary. Unknown to the Allied forces, the Nazi regiments were given the same exact order. Based on the book The Last Hill: The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle that Defined WWII.

The Battle That Defined WWII

Daniel Duke, great-great-grandson of notorious outlaw Jesse James returns to the show to reveal that his infamous relative and other well known outlaws like Billy the Kid were part of a centuries-old clandestine operation with a shocking agenda. Drawing on his famous ancestor's secret diaries, Duke unravels the evidence featured in his book Secret History of the Wild West, and exposes the outlaws, politicians, and secret societies pulling the strings behind scenes.

Secret History of the Wild West

Stephen King’s dead body of work stands the test of time, but the man and the mind behind the books is even more interesting. Bev Vincent, friend and working collaborator with the best-selling author, shares personal stories about King's life, and the events, people, and places that inspired the novels. And find out about the Master of Horror's own personal paranormal experience. The conversation touches on classic books and adaptations like It, The Shining, The Dark Tower, Lisey’s Story, The Dead Zone, and more.

Stephen King: Master of Horror

A celebration of beloved rock star, Sir Elton Hercules John, one of few artists continuing to gather more adulation and make great music with age. Retelling stories from her book Elton at 75, music journalist Gillian G. Gaar examines pre-fame hits under his real name Reginald "Reggie" Dwight, little known epic performances like the Shoreditch College concert, collaborations with not only Bernie Taupin, but everyone from Queens of the Stone Age to Engelbert Humperdinck, and much more.

Elton John at 75

The extraordinary life of music icon David Bowie through the curated lens of significant career achievements and life events. Martin Popoff, author & veteran rock journalist,  delves into the life and artistic career of the beloved rock star, including collaborations with artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed, the Andy Warhol connection, and the impact of his brother’s suicide impacted, amongst other stories.

History Behind Game of Thrones

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