Long before George R. R. Martin shocked us with the Red Wedding in the series A Song of Fire and Ice and in the television series Game of Thrones, there were two events in Scotland’s history that Mr. Martin drew inspiration. The Black Dinner and Glencoe Massacre.

Tea with Me: A Glimpse into Histories and Mysteries

Rebecca Richardson

The Black Dinner of 1440 and The Glencoe Massacre of 1692 helped inspire The Red Wedding

AUG 18, 20204 MIN
Tea with Me: A Glimpse into Histories and Mysteries

The Black Dinner of 1440 and The Glencoe Massacre of 1692 helped inspire The Red Wedding

AUG 18, 20204 MIN

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Long before George R. R. Martin shocked us with the Red Wedding in the series A Song of Fire and Ice and in the television series Game of Thrones, there were two events in Scotland’s history that Mr. Martin drew inspiration. The Black Dinner and Glencoe Massacre.