History of Westeros (Game of Thrones)

Topics include Bran's ending, Rhaegar & Lyanna's marriage, Howland Reed, Garth Greenhand, dragons at the Isle of Faces, comparisons to Easter Island, real lakes, and GRRM's 1975 novelette "And Seven Times Never Kill Man". This episode is sponsored by www.givhergifts.com - get 10% off with the code "westeros" 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

What's the deal with The Pact?! Also includes discussion on kinslaying, guest right, how the powers of the Old Gods became available to humans, "marriage" to the trees vs. regular marriage as a way to broker peace, the corruptive nature of supernatural power vs. regular power, and quite a bit more! This episode is sponsored by www.givhergifts.com - get 10% off with the code "westeros" 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

With guest Elio Garcia Jr, co-Author of The World of Ice and Fire! This episode is sponsored by www.givhergifts.com - get 10% off with the code "westeros" Elio Garcia: www.westeros.org 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 Singers of the Songs of Earth mesmerize us with their cat-like eyes, ancient wisdom, magic, memory, skinchanging, greensight and blood. 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

New year, new re-read. Let the worldbuilding geek-out begin!Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesterosShirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.comNina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.comSean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9Xwww.historyofwesteros.com

A detailed look at the life, times and works of the man who knows the most about the "higher mysteries". If you want to learn more about dragons, ravens, or why the seasons are so crazy, you do not want to miss this episode on Septon Barth. He's the leading expert in all of A Song of Ice and Fire on those topics and quite a few more! Published March 13, 2015. 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 long look at the life and times of Joanna Lannister! As the mother of Tyrion and "master" of Tywin, she's a very important character... After all, we dance on the strings of those who came before us. Originally released April 3rd, 2017. 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 offshoot of the Blackfyre conflicts that took the life of King Maekar and several other important nobles. This led to Egg's crowning and  several other conflicts, and serves as a strong parallel for what's  happening with Stannis in the North. With guest Steven Attewell. Steven - racefortheironthrone.wordpress.com Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros Shirts & Stickers - historyofwesteros.threadless.com Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com www.historyofwesteros.com

Serwyn of the Mirror Shield is one of the most frequently cited heroic  legends... he slew a dragon! His deeds and character bring to mind many  parallels to famous current and recent figures like Barristan the Bold,  Ser Criston Cole, Erryk & Arryk and several members of House Swann. Published May 24th, 2020. This episode should have a video available on Spotify. 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 deep dive into the life of Brynden Rivers beginning from the point at which he took the Black. Was he a ranger? What did he and Maester Aemon talk about? Who is Coldhands? and more! Video available on Spotify. Published March 24, 2019. 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