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History of Westeros (Game of Thrones) episodes:

04.22.2024
The Missing
Throughout the series, a large number of characters have gone missing. Some have run off of their own accord, others perhaps seized against their will. Some we last saw in great danger while others, well, they’re not so easy to...
04.15.2024
House Karstark: The Sun of Winter
A thousand years ago, Karlon Stark put down a rebel lord and was rewarded with lands and a castle he named Karhold. The Karhold Starks became House Karstark, greatly benefiting Winterfell and the reverse to the Dreadfort. Over the centuries,...
04.08.2024
The Horrors at Hardhome
Once the closest thing to a town in the lands beyond The Wall, something terrible and mysterious befell Hardhome about 600 years ago. It has since become an overgrown ruin, shunned and considered accursed… Yet despite that, it is suddenly...
03.26.2024
A Trailer Must Have Two Heads - House of the Dragon Season 2
A twist, two trailers at once - we dive into them both, turn on video on Spotify to view the images. Many screenshots from both trailers will have their due! Rize: https://rize.io/u/westeros and use promo code WESTEROS for a 25%...
03.25.2024
A Song of Ice and Fire and Rome
“How often do you think about the Roman Empire?” is a fun question that went viral in 2024, but in this episode we’re concerned more with how often GRRM thought about Rome (and not just the empire) when writing ASOIAF....
03.18.2024
The Education of Varys
A look at the early life of the man who became the most devious in the Seven Kingdoms. We’ll delve into his days on the street, learning to steal and survive, to the mummer’s troupe and being sold for a...
03.14.2024
A Song of Ice and Fire and Dune w/ Alt Shift X - Spoilers
The second half of Aziz's discussion with Alt Shift X. This portion includes spoilers for all Dune books and includes discussions on themes and parallels... and some major differences as well.
03.11.2024
The Curious Case of Coldhands
He’s an undead ranger and skinchanger with an elk and ravens… and a mission. He saves Sam & Gilly and leads them to the Black Gate at the Nightfort so they can bring Bran and friends to him on the...
03.04.2024
A Song of Ice and Fire and Dune w/ Alt Shift X
DUNE is one of the most successful sci fi creations of all time, and GRRM is absolutely one of the many who was influenced by it. In this episode, Aziz and Alt Shift X discuss both authors, their styles and...
02.26.2024
The First House of the Dragon (Fire & Blood VRR)
Aegon and Visenya faced no true threats to their reign from the outside, but the biggest problems can start from within, and even the first House of the Dragon was troubled by such. An abundance of Targaryen births late in...
02.19.2024
The Dragon's Peace (Fire & Blood VRR)
The First Dornish War was Aegon the Conqueror’s last war. For the rest of his reign he was largely concerned with peace. However, enforcing peace in warlike Westeros is no easy thing. Did Aegon actually rule well, or was everyone...
02.12.2024
The Mystery of the Dornish Letter (Fire & Blood VRR)
The deaths of Queen Rhaenys and even moreso, Princess Meria, led to the end of the First Dornish War. But ultimately the final decision was made by Aegon upon receipt of the mysterious letter that he burned immediately afterwards. What...
02.05.2024
Dorne Strikes Back (Fire & Blood VRR)
A strange but true fact about the First Dornish War: by far the longest and most brutal phase came after the Conqueror declared victory and took most of his troops home. We break down the assassinations, bounties, raids and other...
01.29.2024
First Blood (and Fire) (Fire & Blood VRR)
Last time we discussed the first few years of Aegon’s reign. The final subtopic we covered was the peaceful attempts to bring Dorne into the realm. We wondered what kind of offers and/or threats were made… regardless, though, they didn’t...
01.15.2024
The Dragon's Interim (Fire & Blood VRR)
An episode with a lot of sisters… The Three Sisters, meaning the islands north of the Vale and South of White Harbor… and the Two Sisters, meaning Aegon’s Queens. Mighty though they are in war, and we’ll see more of...
01.08.2024
An Unearthed AFFC Outline from GRRM
The end of 2023 features a gift from GRRM - a handwritten outline for AFFC! This scroll contains his plans for many of the POV characters. Among other things, it seems to confirm a few existing theories... Link to the outline...
12.30.2023
The Dance of the Dragons: Part 6 - w/Radio Westeros
The penultimate episode of the series! Intro - 00:04:50 The Mighty Have Fallen... Back to Square One - 00:07:38 Stag Takes King's Landing - 00:09:07 The Secret Council - 00:13:22 The Demands of the Sea Snake - 00:19:14 The Return of the King - 00:24:10 Targaryen State...
12.13.2023
House of the Dragon Season 2 - First Trailer
The first trailer for House of the Dragon season 2 has been released, so let's analyze it together, with images. We will discuss spoilers based on Fire & Blood and filming reports, but not leaks, in the second half of...
12.07.2023
Ellaria Sand
No character represents the concept of revenge or the blood feud like the Red Viper. It is ironic, and quite intriguing that his paramour Ellaria Sand is quite likely the character who best represents opposition to these cycles of violence......
11.27.2023
Hardcore Houses
It has been said that tough places breed tough people, and it seems to be true even amongst the noble Houses of Westeros. We take a look at the families who have staked their claims in the most extreme and...
11.13.2023
The Riddle of Robb's Will
Who knows about it? Who have they told and who will they tell? and when?? How might it impact House Stark, the Night's Watch, Stannis, Roose, and the rest? There are so many players, and none of them have the...
10.31.2023
Unbowed (Fire & Blood VRR)
Most bent the knee to the overwhelming might of the dragons. This may have made Aegon overconfident, as he assumed the submission of Dorne and a few other holdouts. That they defied the Conqueror makes them all the braver, or...
10.25.2023
Bend the Knee (Fire & Blood VRR)
With Harrenhal a smoking ruin and the largest army ever seen in Westeros defeated with ease, many rulers decide, at last, that they have no choice but to bend the knee to Aegon the Conqueror. We examine the events of...
10.17.2023
The Great Empire of the Dawn (video) (2016)
The Long Night, Azor Ahai, Strange Stone, Dragonlords, the Amethyst Empress & ancient bloodlines. This joint episode w/Mythical Astronomy of Ice & Fire has it all! Published October 8, 2016. Check out LmL's show at: lucifermeanslightbringer.com Bonus Eps & More -...
10.11.2023
The Field of Fire (Fire & Blood VRR)
The largest army Westeros has ever seen vs. Vhagar, Meraxes and Balerion - the only time the three fought together. It's shock and awe with dragons... but it's not the battle that we consider the best part of this story....
09.26.2023
Visenya & Vhagar Invade the Vale (Fire & Blood VRR)
Queen Visenya, riding Vhagar, accompanies Lord Daemon Velaryon to force the submission of the Vale. Gulltown, one of the five true cities of Westeros, is where the action begins... and is the same place Robert's Rebellion began. Bonus Eps & More...
09.19.2023
The Riverlands Reborn (Fire & Blood VRR)
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...
09.12.2023
Harren the Black vs. the Black Dread (Fire & Blood VRR)
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...
08.29.2023
Forging the Crownlands (Fire & Blood VRR)
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,...
08.21.2023
Aegon's Landing (Fire & Blood VRR)
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,...
08.14.2023
Aegon the Conqueror, Dream or Ambition? (Fire & Blood Valar Rereadis)
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,...
08.07.2023
Fire & Blood: The Hour of the Wolf (2019)
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...
07.31.2023
Craster & the Cold Gods
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...
07.24.2023
Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 - 129 AC)
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...
07.17.2023
Under the Dragons: House Hightower (1 - 45 AC)
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...
07.10.2023
Fire & Blood: The New Old Tower of Joy (2019)
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...
06.29.2023
The Free City of Pentos
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,...
06.19.2023
Baelor Breakspear (Part 2)
Baelor's adult life, featuring the Blackfyre Rebellion and his role at the Redgrass Field, his time as Hand of the King afterwards, the state of politics and family and his relationships with the other luminaries of the era, a Vulture...
06.11.2023
Baelor Breakspear
In this episode, we explore the early life of Baelor Breakspear. We will be back with a part 2 looking at the latter half of Baelor's life. 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
06.05.2023
A Neducation
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...
05.26.2023
The Isle of Naath
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 &...
05.22.2023
Highgarden
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...
05.15.2023
Parallel Lives: Blackfyre vs. Mandalorian (video)
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...
05.08.2023
Shiera Seastar
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...
05.03.2023
Fire & Blood: Alys Rivers, Witch Queen of Harrenhal (2019)
In honor of the casting of Alys Rivers, let's look back at this one: Edited audio from the livestream on March 12th 2019. Shakespeare of Thrones and JoeMagician join Aziz and Ashaya to discuss a unique character in ASOIAF history...
04.24.2023
Dreams of Dunk & Egg
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...
04.17.2023
House Celtigar
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
04.10.2023
The Free City of Qohor
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 &...
04.03.2023
The Life of Cregan Stark
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 &...
03.27.2023
Trial by Theory 2
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 &...

What's History of Westeros (Game of Thrones) about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

History of Westeros (Game of Thrones) episodes:

The Missing

House Karstark: The Sun of Winter

The Horrors at Hardhome

A Trailer Must Have Two Heads - House of the Dragon Season 2

A Song of Ice and Fire and Rome

The Education of Varys

A Song of Ice and Fire and Dune w/ Alt Shift X - Spoilers

The Curious Case of Coldhands

A Song of Ice and Fire and Dune w/ Alt Shift X

The First House of the Dragon (Fire & Blood VRR)

The Dragon's Peace (Fire & Blood VRR)

The Mystery of the Dornish Letter (Fire & Blood VRR)

Dorne Strikes Back (Fire & Blood VRR)

First Blood (and Fire) (Fire & Blood VRR)

The Dragon's Interim (Fire & Blood VRR)

An Unearthed AFFC Outline from GRRM

The Dance of the Dragons: Part 6 - w/Radio Westeros

House of the Dragon Season 2 - First Trailer

Ellaria Sand

Hardcore Houses

The Riddle of Robb's Will

Unbowed (Fire & Blood VRR)

Bend the Knee (Fire & Blood VRR)

The Great Empire of the Dawn (video) (2016)

The Field of Fire (Fire & Blood VRR)

Visenya & Vhagar Invade the Vale (Fire & Blood VRR)

The Riverlands Reborn (Fire & Blood VRR)

Harren the Black vs. the Black Dread (Fire & Blood VRR)

Forging the Crownlands (Fire & Blood VRR)

Aegon's Landing (Fire & Blood VRR)

Aegon the Conqueror, Dream or Ambition? (Fire & Blood Valar Rereadis)

Fire & Blood: The Hour of the Wolf (2019)

Craster & the Cold Gods

Under the Dragons: House Hightower (45 - 129 AC)

Under the Dragons: House Hightower (1 - 45 AC)

Fire & Blood: The New Old Tower of Joy (2019)

The Free City of Pentos

Baelor Breakspear (Part 2)

Baelor Breakspear

A Neducation

The Isle of Naath

Highgarden

Parallel Lives: Blackfyre vs. Mandalorian (video)

Shiera Seastar

Fire & Blood: Alys Rivers, Witch Queen of Harrenhal (2019)

Dreams of Dunk & Egg

House Celtigar

The Free City of Qohor

The Life of Cregan Stark

Trial by Theory 2