The dragons on Game of Thrones are its most iconic creatures. Over the past six years, we’ve watched them grow from hatchlings to enormous war machines, but there’s still a ton about them we don’t know.
There’s more information about dragons in the novels than there is in the show, and there’s more information in the supplementary materials — like The World of Ice & Fire history book — than there is the novels. All together, there’re a whole lotta facts to go around. Invicta, a YouTube channel that focuses on history, recently completed a three-video series all about it. And it’s delivered in a British accent, so you know it’s accurate.
But seriously, the videos are terrific. Watch ’em below. The first deals with dragon anatomy, diving into detail about their diet, coloration, and their relationships with their riders.
Next, Invicta dives in to the hugely important role dragons have played in the wars of Westeros and Essos.
Finally, we learn exactly how dragons are used in warfare, and how to resist them.
This last video may be particularly important. After all, Daenerys Targaryen has finally reached Westeros, and she intends on conquering it. With three dragons on hand, she could make great use of strafing, dive-bombs, and other techniques. Just as important is the way in which populations fight against dragons. Cersei will want to take note.
This video series was well-researched and compelling. If Invicta ever wants to dip back in to the world of Game of Thrones for content ideas, we’d be behind it.