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Get ready to raid the shelves at JB Hi-Fi this month when the Vikings set
sail once more. Now in its fourth season, the saga of Ragnar Lothbrok
and his clan continues to enthral viewers eager for a dose of brutality, sex,
myth, and history. In the last five years we’ve witnessed a proliferation
of TV drama that incorporates a historic era as a backdrop. Even the
phenomenally popular
Game of Thrones
is filled with direct references to
British and French history, and it’s in the wake of this successful series
that many historic dramas have found an enthusiastic audience. Shows
like
Outlander
,
The White Queen
,
Black Sails
,
Victoria
and
The Last
Kingdom
are all rooted in history, but while some productions adhere
to historical accuracy such as
Wolf Hall
, others like
The Tudors
– which
also centres around the court of Henry VIII – rely more on the creative
licence taken by screenwriters to drive an exciting narrative. However,
period costumes, pitched battles, sex, political ambition and betrayal are
all key pillars in their entertainment value, so whether you scrutinise them
for authenticity or just sit back and enjoy the rich characterisations and
politicking, history continues to engage and intrigue us. Irrespective of
whether fiction is more prevalent than fact, this is the genre’s golden age.
And long may it continue.
Paul Jones, Editor-in-Chief
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Nic Short
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,
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Contributors
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Sally Carlier-Hull
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Chip Mooney
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Craig Patterson
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OCTOBER
2016
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