+3 3 0
Published 5 years ago by capoti with 0 Comments
by capoti
5 years ago

The Real Story Behind Game of Thrones’ Dragonglass

Shiny and sharp, obsidian is enjoying a bit of a pop culture moment. It plays a central role in HBO’s hit fantasy series Game of Thrones, now wrapping its final season. Called dragonglass on the show, obsidian is one of only two substances that can cut down White Walkers, malevolent otherworldly warriors. In the real world, the volcanic glass reveals the human story in a way no other material can.

Continue Reading http://blogs.discovermagazine.com

Join the Discussion

  • Auto Tier
  • All
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Post Comment

Here are some other snaps you may like...

discover your
interests.

Check out our front page for a lot more stuff!

Temple Excavation in India Mysteriously Shut Down After Discovering Engraving of Strange “Foreign Face”

Once sacred, the Oracle at Delphi was lost for a millennium. See how it was found

2,000-year-old fast food counter discovered at Pompeii

Archaeologists Discover World's Oldest Break-Up Letter at Neo-Babylonian Site

Ancient DNA is revealing the origins of livestock herding in Africa