Tag: Figure

“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....

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...

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...

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......

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,...

We are joined by Nina Friel (goodqueenaly on Tumblr) to discuss The Hour of the Wolf! Cregan Stark, Black Aly Blackwood, the Sea Snake, Johanna Lannister and more. AGOT Board Game Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/NsxeiaGoi1v2lt6p2 Support Westeros History:   / historyofwesteros   Subscribe for more...

An episode on the despicable, yet fascinating, character of Craster; we'll explore his backstory, motivations, sacrifices to the Others, and more, and hopefully only gag a few times when discussing the details. Support Westeros History: https://bit.ly/howpatreon Subscribe for more Westeros...

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.

A look at Ned Stark's youth. We'll cover his friendship with Robert, his mentorship with Jon Arryn, his siblings Brandon, Lyanna, and Benjen, and his parents Rickard and Lyarra. Support Westeros History: https://bit.ly/howpatreon Subscribe for more Westeros History: http://bit.ly/1ZOxPCc

In this episode, we will explore the life and legend of Shiera Seastar. Support Westeros History: https://bit.ly/howpatreon Subscribe for more Westeros History: http://bit.ly/1ZOxPCc