article_snippet.sent: But, despite the Doom of Valyria fictional basis, a scientist has investigated whether it would be possible to make a similar weapon using bona fide chemistry.
article_snippet.sent: In the latest Reactions video for the American Chemical Society, materials scientist Ryan Consell (pictured) studied which materials could create a similar sword.
article_snippet.sent: Author George R.R. Martin was said to have been inspired by Damascus steel (pictured) steel used during the crusades in Europe .
article_snippet.sent: Mr Martin was said to have been inspired by the patterns and properties of the legendary Damascus steel used during the crusades in Europe across the 11th century for the books.
highlights_snippet.sent: It is said to be sharp, light, strong, heat resistant and dark with patterns .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Scientist has studied which materials could create a similar, real life sword .
  