History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

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/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com www.twitch.tv/historyofwesteros Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com

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's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com

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.historyofwesteros.com

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, and several instances of dreams and prophecies which refer to it. 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.historyofwesteros.com

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: Smilebrilliant.com - use the code "westeros" for 20% off Dr. Kavita's blog: kvmfinn.wordpress.com Anna Wilson Essay https://aeon.co/essays/how-a-medieval-mystic-was-the-first-creator-of-fanfiction 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

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 YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X www.historyofwesteros.com

There have been so many great (and Great) bastards with stories ranging from tragic to epic, if not both, and some of them are still ongoing. This episode is dedicated to those with the name "Flowers" as a group and as individuals, which will take us through a variety of timelines. locations and scenarios... With all that of course we'll offer predictions and insight and plenty of imagination. And some laughs, don't forget the laughs. 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.historyofwesteros.com

(Originally published Feb 26th 2019, re-edited Feb 21 2023) The life of Alyn Velaryon, adventurer, explorer, diplomat, commander, would-be dragontamer, hero, savior... All before he was 21!  Contains a lot of spoilers for House of the Dragon! 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.historyofwesteros.com