From Maps to Screen: Dubrovnik

Although unidentified in the popular show, Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik, serves as the center of action of the Kingdom of Westeros, King’s Landing. Made famous by the show, this Croatian town has become a center for heavy tourist traffic. However, what remains unrecognized is the historical similarities between the real city and its imagined counterpart. This episode will dive into Dubrovnik’s cultural, economic, and strategic significance as a crucial port city in the Mediterranean in the Early Modern period. We will explore the city through the notable Book of Navigation by the Ottoman Navy admiral and cartographer Piri Reis.

Researchers and Hosts

Izy Maceda, Bobby Starck, Julia Pellegrini, Bella Pomarico, Zach Rubenstein, Jack Maier 

Image

“Adriatic coastline north from Dubrovnik”, The Book of Navigation, The Walters Art Museum, ms W658. f. 151b.

Music Credit

Eren Ergen, "Müsemmen (8/8)" 

Liborio Conti, “Game of Thrones Music No Copyright” 

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