http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/mark-stanley - It was something of a surprise to HBO that Game of Thrones has been so popular since Sword and Sandal type fantasy fiction has been decidedly on the wane in popular television since shows like Rome and Spartacus. One of the reasons for this is that those shows, as opposed to Game of Thrones, are historical fiction which means they are tied to past events.
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