History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

The Riverlords kneel to Aegon the Conqueror just outside of still-smoldering Harrenhal, and he bestows new titles and castles while dividing the kingdom of Isles of Rivers. As the Riverlands is reborn again, we take a look back 400 years to the last time they were ruled from within, and a war that pitted House Blackwood and the Storm King against the King of Rivers and Hills. Bonus Eps & More...

This episode covers the fall of Harren the Black, the burning of Harrenhal, and what it must have been like for soldiers on the walls and towers that night... and for Aegon himself. Join us as we re-read, and live a thousand lives... Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bi...

It’s been 5 years… you know what that means! With fresh ideas on Aegon’s dreams and more, we take a second look at perhaps the best fantasy history book ever written - Fire & Blood. Join us as we re-read, and live a thousand lives. This episode covers the forging of the Crownlands, and is available as a video on Spotify. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Sti...

It’s been 5 years… you know what that means! With fresh ideas on Aegon’s dreams and more, we take a second look at perhaps the best fantasy history book ever written - Fire & Blood. Join us as we re-read, and live a thousand lives. This episode covers Aegon's Landing, and is available as a video on Spotify. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - hi...

It’s been 5 years… you know what that means! With fresh ideas on Aegon’s dreams and more, we take a second look at perhaps the best fantasy history book ever written - Fire & Blood. Join us as we re-read, and live a thousand lives. This episode ends just before Aegon's Landing, and is available as a video on Spotify. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Sti...

Edited audio from the livestream on Feb 19th 2019. Ashaya and Aziz were joined by Nina Friel (goodqueenaly.tumblr.com) to discuss the Pact of Ice and Fire, the False Dawn, the Hour of the Wolf and quite a few parallels. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com www.historyofwesteros.com

A name that evokes... well, quite a lot. None of it good, but much of it mysterious. Someone with such a connection to the Others, unlike any we've seen elsewhere, deserves a look, as awkward as it may be. Few characters leave as many unanswered questions! Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr...

In this episode we've got the scheming of Lord Donnel the Delayer, the end of Maegor and the reign of Jaehaerys and Viserys. Questions regarding the siege and death of Septon Moon, the voyage of the Sun Chaser and Prince Daeron the Daring. Of course there's some Otto, Alicent and Hoberrrt too!

Aegon I, Aenys and Maegor were all crowned at Oldtown, and all of them embroiled the city in the doings of the newly forged Iron Throne. The largest city in the realm and center of the Faith underwent serious changes after the coming of the dragons. The various schemes and matters of religion that made the lives of the Lords of the Hightower very tricky, which of course makes for some great storie...

Edited audio from the livestream on Jan 15, 2019. With guests Steven Attewell and Lady Gwyn, we discuss Jaehaerys & Alysanne's version of the Tower of Joy, full of clues for the ASOIAF version. We also talk about the Golden Wedding, the War for the White Cloaks, Rogar Baratheon, and quite a lot about Young Griff. Radio Westeros - www.radiowesteros.com Steven Attewell - https://racefortheir...

The #1 destination for exiles and closest Free city to King's Landing has a story all its own. Did it exist before the Freehold? What state is it in now and why is it important? Lots on Tyrion, Dany, Illyrio, the Tattered Prince and more. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's Yo...

How Ned treats his children (and children in general) is a big part of who he is, but his own father Lord Rickard was quite different. In many ways, Ned's upbringing was not at all typical for a Stark, and those differences played a large role in Robert's Rebellion and A Song of Ice and Fire. We explore Ned's early life with his family at Winterfell, then in the Vale with Robert, Jon A...

The isle of Naath is unique and unlike anything we’ve seen in the Known World, populated by extreme pacifists. However, their island is naath for the faint of heart, as it is also populated by extremely poisonous butterflies. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/381...

A place so rich Catelyn calls their wealth "fabled". They have so much food they supplied... all of King's Landing(!) It's said to grow directly out of the land and is considered the most beautiful castle in the realm. We discuss which POV's might go there, the ancient history and lore, that time it was burned (could that happen again?!) and quite a bit more. Bonus Eps &...

In this installment of our Parallel Lives series, we step outside of ASOIAF and real world history. We will compare and contrast the Blackfyres and the Mandalorians. We will look at their history, their culture, and more. Video available on Spotify! Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.historyofwesteros.com

A most mysterious but compelling character. A voracious reader who was highly intelligent, the most sought-after bachelorette of her era... and possibly a bit cruel. She could have married any man she wanted, but never did. We seek to answer or at least discuss: what kinds of magic did she practice? did she know about the prophecy of the Others? how did she feel about her brothers fighting the Bla...

Shakespeare of Thrones and JoeMagician join Aziz and Ashaya to discuss a unique character in ASOIAF history whose story involves major endgame parallels. Who was she? What happened to her and her son and dragon? Includes House Strong history and lore, parallels to Melisandre and others. (first aired 3/12/2019) Joe Magician - https://www.youtube.com/joemagician Shakespeare of Thrones - https://shak...

With guest JoeMagician, we discuss the just-announced Knight of the Seven Kingdoms TV series! Topics like casting, POV structure, how the story will expand and include Blackfyre-related content, and of course, how they will handle the topic of dreams. We'll name some scenes we're particuarly looking forward to, and how the adaptation could manifest. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/h...

A look at the well-positioned and sneaky ultra-rich lords of Claw Isle. These Red Crabs of Valyrian origin make for a good time. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com The Kings of Camelot https://a.co/d/bTaaKDL

The Black Goat, the largest forest in the known world, Valyrian steel, sacrifice, Emperor Aurion of Valyria, the 3000 Unsullied, all sorts of magical discussion, and our usual breakdown and analysis of the city, region, characters and influences! Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean'...

An episode all about the longest-lived Lord of Winterfell, the Wolf of the North aka the Old Man of the North. We will be meeting him in Season 2 of House of the Dragon... Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com

A fun pivot away from our scheduled episode... Theories are always a good time, and you've given us so much to work with. Try Smile Brilliant: Smilebrilliant.com - use the code "westeros" for 20% off Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com   Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.h...

Breaking down the importance, details, participants and impact of the decisive battle during Robert's Rebellion. From Jon Connington to Dany to Barristan to almost every Stark and most of the Lannister POV's, not to mention non-POV's who were there like Wyman Manderly, Roose Bolton and Elder Brother, we have a lot of accounts of what happened that day... but also quite a few mysteries,...

We are joined by Dr. Kavita Mudan Finn for an episode on Mushroom. The man, the myth, the legend...emphasis on myth and legend! This 'Mushroom-isode' is a discussion on sources - both the veracity of the tales and speculation on the existence and life of Mushroom, supposed chronicler of The Testimony of Mushroom, and the source of some of the events in House of the Dragon. Try Smile Brilliant: Smi...

We evaluate a batch of theories sent in by you, including a discussion on what helps makes a quality theory. Good times, fun chats, and some giveaways! Try Smile Brilliant: Smilebrilliant.com - use the code "westeros" for 20% off Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com Sean's YouTu...