Studying Skywalkers: Mentors in the Star Wars Films
The theme of teaching found in Star Wars can be traced all the way back to The Odyssey.
Category: Characters + Histories
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Star Wars Blasters: So Uncivilized, but So Awesome
Learn why ancient weapons are no match for a Star Wars sidearm.
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Music in the Star Wars Galaxy: The Modal Nodes vs. The Max Rebo Band
Meet the Beatles and Stones of a galaxy far, far away. Which is your favorite?
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Inside the Fearless Rogue Group
Meet the pilots who defended Echo base when the Empire struck back.
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5 Aliens and Creatures Introduced at Jabba’s Palace
Several new species made their Star Wars universe debut in a slug-like crime lord’s throne room.
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6 Star Wars Couples That We Love
StarWars.com looks at some of the greatest romances of a galaxy far, far away!
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A Tale of Two Bothans: Interpreting Star Wars Aliens
In comics and books, depictions of aliens often evolved with artistic interpretation.
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The Phlegmpire Strikes Back: Deadly Star Wars Diseases
There’s more to fear than space slugs and rancors in a galaxy far, far away.
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Monsters of The Clone Wars: A Season Five Bestiary
From dalgos to rupings, the fifth season of The Clone Wars was filled with monster mayhem.
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5 Times Han Solo Was a Nerf Herder
Sometimes, Han could even drive Leia to want him frozen in carbonite.
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We’ve Spotted Imperial Walkers: A History of Legged War Machines
Discover the massive weaponized transports of the Star Wars saga!
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Studying Skywalkers: Thanksgiving in the Prequel Trilogy
StarWars.com continues its look at the significance of meals in a galaxy far, far away.
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7 Things You Might Not Know About the Mos Eisley Cantina
Discover some little-known facts about Tatooine’s seediest saloon…
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Yavin 4 Rebels: Guardians of the Hidden Fortress
Meet the generals and pilots who dared strike against the Death Star!
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Star Wars Planets We’d Like to Visit
StarWars.com runs down the galaxy’s best places to visit — and avoid.
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Tusken Raiders: Meet Tatooine’s Menacing Desert Dwellers
Learn the origins and history of the galaxy’s most frightening nomads.
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5 Life Lessons from Ahsoka Tano
Learn real-life insights from Star Wars: The Clone Wars‘ fan-favorite Padawan.
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Studying Skywalkers: Thanksgiving in the Original Trilogy
From lunch with Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru to an…unfortunate dining-room encounter with Darth Vader, meals in Star Wars have real significance.
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Felucia: Cellophane Flowers of Yellow and Green…and Rancors
Get to know the plant life and creatures of Revenge of the Sith‘s most exotic planet.
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Star Wars Shapeshifters
Attack of the Clones‘ Zam Wesell isn’t alone. Take a deep dive into the world of changelings.
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The Jedi Council: Meet the Masters
Learn about the members of the galaxy’s most exclusive club.
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Monsters of The Clone Wars: A Season Four Bestiary
Vixus and blixus and brezaks, oh my! Get to know the strange creatures from the fourth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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Yub Yub: Meet the Ewoks from Endor
Get to know Han Solo’s favorite tribe of “little furballs.”
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Studying Skywalkers: (Figuratively) Exploring the Dagobah Cave
Discover the philosophical meanings of Luke Skywalker’s dreamlike experience in The Empire Strikes Back.
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The Trade Federation and Neimoidians: A History
From a simple trade dispute to the Clone Wars, the Neimoidians of the greedy Trade Federation played a central role in events that changed the galaxy forever.
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Nobody Expects the Imperial Inquisition!
Meet the Imperial inquisitors of a galaxy far, far away, from novels to the big bad of Star Wars Rebels.
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The Nightsisters from Dathomir: A History
Meet Mother Talzin’s wicked witches, from Asajj Ventress to Old Daka.
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