We're back for episode 2 of Empress Matilda's story. (You can find episode 1 here). In this one we see even more parallels to where George RR Martin likely got his inspiration for House of the Dragon and the story leading up to the Dance of the Dragon (spoiler alert).

When we last left Matilda she was a newly grieving widow. So, what's a young widow to do besides moving back in with the parents and hope to be named heir of an empire?

Here are some fun sources for this episode:
https://www.thoughtco.com/empress-matilda-biography-3528825

https://www.medievalists.net/2013/04/empress-matilda-lady-of-the-english/

https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/empress-matilda/empress-matildas-coronation-as-queen-of-the-romans/

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/wedding-princess-matilda

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