0x119 - Histories & Lore: The Bastards of Westeros

February 17, 2015

Ellaria Sand explains the shame cast upon bastards throughout much of Westeros, and how these unwanted children can tear families and kingdoms apart.

0x120 - Histories & Lore: The Iron Bank of Braavos

February 17, 2015

Tycho Nestoris reveals the history behind the legendary Iron Bank of Braavos, an institution renowned for its economic power and formidable reputation.

0x121 - Histories & Lore: Sellswords & Hedge Knights

February 17, 2015

Bronn describes the unique profession and skill of the sellsword, as well as the debatable merits of the hedge knight.

0x122 - Histories & Lore: Robert's Rebellion (Oberyn Martell)

February 17, 2015

Oberyn Martell reveals the Dornish perspective of Robert's Rebellion - or the War of the Usurper as they call it - including the murder of his sister, Elia Martell, during the sack of King's Landing.

0x123 - Histories & Lore: The Wall

February 17, 2015

Samwell Tarly explains the impressive construction and function of the Wall, including its natural defenses against wildling attempts to scale, breach, and circumnavigate it.

0x124 - Histories & Lore: The Nations of the North

February 17, 2015

Tormund Giantsbane describes the varied clans of Free Folk living beyond the Wall, from Thenns to the Hornfoots to the Giants, all of whom Mance Rayder has rallied to his cause.

0x125 - Histories & Lore: The Kingsguard (Jaime Lannister)

February 17, 2015

Jaime Lannister details the heroes and storied triumphs of the Kingsguard believed to be the most honorable knights in the realm.

0x126 - Histories & Lore: The Kingsguard (Bronn)

February 17, 2015

Bronn sheds some light on the unfavorable moments from the Kingsguard's history, including their blind loyalty for less-than-honorable kings.

0x127 - Histories & Lore: The Maester's Chain

February 17, 2015

Qyburn explains the significance of the Maester's Chain, a symbolic ornament earned by students of The Citadel, with each link representing the mastery of a different subject.

0x128 - Histories & Lore: The Death of Kings

February 17, 2015

Varys tracks the lives and all too common deaths of the Kings of Westeros over the years, proving that the Iron Throne is truly an uncomfortable seat to hold.

0x129 - Histories & Lore: Valyrian Steel

February 17, 2015

Jorah Mormont details the mysterious properties of Valyrian Steel, a metal considered magical that was used to forge the blades of the great Houses of Westeros.

0x130 - Histories & Lore: Justice of the Seven Kingdoms

February 17, 2015

Bronn offers his view on the Seven Kingdoms' questionable methods of justice, including the dramatic trial by combat and the rarely invoked trial by Seven.

0x131 - Histories & Lore: The Seven-Pointed Star

March 15, 2016

The High Sparrow details how "The Seven-Pointed Star" has influenced followers of the Faith of the Seven throughout the centuries.

0x132 - Histories & Lore: The Faith Militant

March 15, 2016

The High Sparrow narrates the origins of the Faith Militant, its rebellion against House Targaryen that plunged the realm into war, and its ultimate decline and disbandment.

0x133 - Histories & Lore: Volantis

March 15, 2016

Varys discusses the history of Volantis, the oldest of the Free Cities from its humble beginnings as the first colony of Valyria.

0x134 - Histories & Lore: Braavos

March 15, 2016

Tycho Nestoris explains the history behind the beautiful city of Braavos, from the Titan who inhabits the harbor, to the world-renowned swordsmanship of the city's "bravos."

0x135 - Histories & Lore: The Faceless Men

March 15, 2016

Tycho Nestoris discusses the mysterious guild of assassins known as the Faceless Men.

0x136 - Histories & Lore: Winterfell

March 15, 2016

Roose Bolton gives his views on Winterfell and how the House Bolton influenced its creation and expansion before seizing it.

0x137 - Histories & Lore: The Lord Commanders

March 15, 2016

Acting Lord Commander Alliser Thorne talks about the purpose of the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, how he is chosen, and recalls some of the more noteworthy Lord Commanders, who made history through their folly.

0x138 - Histories & Lore: Robert's Rebellion (Barristan Selmy)

March 15, 2016

Barristan Selmy recounts how he was named to the Kingsguard, saw King Aerys descend into madness but revered Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. Barristan describes the fateful Tourney at Harrenhal, the ensuing War of the Five Kings, and how he fought beside Rhaegar at the Battle of the Trident where he was killed.

0x139 - Histories & Lore: Dorne

March 15, 2016

Ellaria Sand narrates a brief history of Dorne from the migration of the First Men to the present day.

0x140 - Histories & Lore: The Fighting Pits of Meereen

March 15, 2016

Daario Naharis describes the history of the fighting pits of Meereen, the different types of fights that occur there, and the lives that the more-skilled fighters lead.

0x141 - Histories & Lore: The River Rhoyne

March 15, 2016

Varys talks about the Rhoyne, the largest river of Essos, and the people who originally inhabited it, the Rhoynar, and the war they fought against the Dragonlords.

0x142 - Histories & Lore: The Many-Faced God

March 15, 2016

A man known as "Jaqen H'ghar" discusses the Many-Faced God, the syncretic god of death worshiped by the cult of assassins known as the Faceless Men.

0x143 - Histories & Lore: Greyscale and the Stone Men

March 15, 2016

Qyburn discusses the dreaded plague known as Greyscale, and its advanced victims known as "Stone Men".

0x144 - Histories & Lore: The Great Masters of Meereen

March 15, 2016

Missandei of Naath discusses the self-styled "Great Masters", the powerful aristocratic slaver families that rule over Meereen, the largest city in Slaver's Bay.

0x145 - Histories & Lore: The Dance of Dragons

March 15, 2016

The great Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons is discussed by Shireen Baratheon, Viserys Targaryen, Oberyn Martell, Robert Baratheon, Catelyn Stark, and Joffrey Baratheon.

0x146 - Histories & Lore: The Old Way

November 15, 2016

Euron Greyjoy remembers the origins of the Old Way of the Ironborn in their days of glory, and how a brutal and bloody leader tried to recover it during the Dance of the Dragons.

0x147 - Histories & Lore: The Kingsmoot

November 15, 2016

Euron Greyjoy discusses the origins of the tradition of the Kingsmoot, and he names the most famous and bloodthirsty kings named under this tradition.

0x148 - Histories & Lore: The Summer Sea

November 15, 2016

Euron Greyjoy outlines the cultures and peoples he has witnessed in his travels and incursions for the Summer Sea.

0x149 - Histories & Lore: The War of the Ninepenny Kings

November 15, 2016

Brother Ray recounts the War of the Ninepenny Kings from the perspective of a peasant who was recruited by his Lord as a soldier, with all the sufferings and tragedies that this meant for his life.

0x150 - Histories & Lore: The Great Tourney at Harrenhal

November 15, 2016

Meera Reed tells the story that her father told her during her childhood about the infamous tournament at Harrenhal, the biggest tournament in Westeros' history, in which a mysterious knight tested the honor of the great Lords.

0x151 - Histories & Lore: Robert's Rebellion (Jaime Lannister)

November 15, 2016

Jaime Lannister looks back on his appointment as a brother of the Kingsguard, with all the secret interests involved, and how it led to his infamous participation in the end of the Robert's Rebellion.

0x152 - Histories & Lore: Vaes Dothrak

November 15, 2016

Jorah Mormont explains the structure and places of interest of Vaes Dothrak, the vast capital of Dothraki people, and mentions some of the rituals practiced there by the Dosh khaleen.

0x153 - Histories & Lore: The Dothraki

November 15, 2016

Jorah Mormont details the history of the first major migration of the Dothraki after the Doom of Valyria towards Central Essos, and how the newly invaded invaders destroyed the civilizations of what would later become the Dothraki Sea.

0x154 - Histories & Lore: Northern Allegiances to House Stark

November 15, 2016

Sansa Stark recounts the history of the North, of how it was once unified by the House Stark, of how its principal noble houses swore loyalty to them, and how they guaranteed its independence from the Andals, while she prepares herself from the Wall to confront those who now govern it.

0x155 - Histories & Lore: Children of the Forest vs. the First Men

November 15, 2016

The Three-Eyed Raven recounts the wars between the Children of the Forest and the First Men, and how they led to the conflict now threatening Westeros.

0x156 - Histories & Lore: The Brotherhood Without Banners

November 15, 2016

Thoros of Myr explains the origin that led to the conformation of the Brotherhood Without Banners, and how it assumed the mission of protecting the smallfolk.

0x157 - Histories & Lore: Oldtown

November 15, 2016

Grand Maester Pycelle and Qyburn debate the records and theories about the history of Oldtown, the oldest city of Westeros, the noble house that governs it and the Citadel, the refuge and home of the noble order of the Maesters

0x158 - Histories & Lore: House Dayne

November 15, 2016

The young Eddard Stark recounts the history of House Dayne, the former kings and lords of Starfall, and how they have been linked to their legendary sword Dawn, especially his last and greatest bearer, Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning.

0x159 - Histories & Lore: The Little Birds

November 15, 2016

Varys recounts his own origins, and how he created his network of spies he calls his little birds.

0x160 - Histories & Lore: The Knights of the Vale

November 15, 2016

Petyr Baelish highlights on arrival at the first of the Andals invaders who went on to become the great knights of the Vale of Arryn.

0x161 - Histories & Lore: House Tarly

November 15, 2016

Randyll Tarly reflects on the history of House Tarly, and his own story with his eldest son Samwell.

0x162 - Histories & Lore: Riverrun

November 15, 2016

Brynden Tully details the history of Riverrun, the ancestral castle of the House Tully , and the strengths that have allowed it to resist millennia of wars.

0x163 - Histories & Lore: The Great Sept of Baelor

November 15, 2016

The High Sparrow recounts the history of the Great Sept of Baelor, the largest Sept of the Faith of the Seven, and the pious King who built it, Baelor the Blessed.

0x164 - Histories & Lore: The Dragonpit

December 12, 2017

Varys and Qyburn recall the era when Targaryen dragons were housed in King's Landing.

0x165 - Histories & Lore: The Citadel

December 12, 2017

Samwell Tarly tells the history of the Citadel, the center of learning where maesters earn their chains.

0x166 - Histories & Lore: Casterly Rock

December 12, 2017

Jaime Lannister recounts the founding of his ancestral home, Casterly Rock.

0x167 - Histories & Lore: Highgarden

December 12, 2017

Randyll Tarly describes the battles, marriages, and alliances surrounding Highgarden, the seat of House Tyrell.

0x168 - Histories & Lore: The Golden Company

December 12, 2017

Jorah Mormont explains the history of the Golden Company - a band of mercenaries who have built their reputation on never having lost a battle.

0x170 - Histories & Lore: The Hand of the King

December 12, 2017

Petyr Baelish details the successes and failures of past Hands of the King.

0x171 - Histories & Lore: The Rains of Castamere

December 12, 2017

Jaime Lannister provides the gruesome backstory surrounding "The Rains of Castamere."

0x172 - Histories & Lore: King's Landing

December 3, 2019

Varys explains the origins and the workings of King's Landing.

0x173 - Histories & Lore: The Greyjoy Rebellion (Jaime Lannister and Euron Greyjoy)

December 3, 2019

Jaime Lannister and Euron Greyjoy argue their perspectives of the Greyjoy Rebellion.

0x174 - Histories & Lore: The Blackfyres

December 3, 2019

Varys explains the backstory of House Blackfyre.

0x175 - Histories & Lore: The South

December 3, 2019

Tormund shares the Free Folks' perspective of Westeros south of The Wall and its inhabitants.

0x176 - Histories & Lore: The Defiance of Duskendale

December 3, 2019

Varys explains the details of the Defiance of Duskendale and how this event forever changed Aerys II Targaryen for the worse.

0x177 - Histories & Lore: Maegor the Cruel

December 3, 2019

Varys recounts the terrifying history of Maegor Targaryen, also known as "Maegor the Cruel".

0x178 - The Real History Behind Game of Thrones (Part 1)

March 14, 2016

Watch historians, along with George R. R. Martin, explore the interweaving inspirations of the actual players in the era known as "The Wars of the Roses" and other historical events in this two-part series.

0x179 - The Real History Behind Game of Thrones (Part 2)

March 14, 2016

Watch historians, along with George R. R. Martin, explore the interweaving inspirations of the actual players in the era known as "The Wars of the Roses" and other historical events in this two-part series.

0x180 - Creating the show open

March 5, 2012

Deep insights into the creation of the opening credits for Game of Thrones, which was awarded the Emmy.

0x181 - From the book to the screen

March 5, 2012

Executive producers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, as well as author George R.R. Martin talk about the great challenge of bringing Martin's epic fantasy books to life on HBO.

0x182 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Arya Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x183 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Bran Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x184 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Catelyn Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x185 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Cersei Lannister

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x186 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Daenerys Targaryen

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x187 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Jaime Lannister

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x188 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Jon Snow

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x189 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Khal Drogo

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x190 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Ned Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x191 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Petyr Baelish

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x192 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Robb Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x193 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Robert Baratheon

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x194 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Sansa Stark

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x195 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Tyrion Lannister

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x196 - Season 1 Character Profiles: Viserys Targaryen

March 5, 2012

Character profiles of the 15 main characters in the words of the respective actors.

0x197 - The night's watch

March 5, 2012

A detailed look at the special troop of men dedicated to the protection and supervision of the wall, a 200 meter high construction that separates the seven kingdoms from the darkness behind.

0x198 - Creating the Dothraki language

March 5, 2012

A deep look into the artificial language that was invented for the Dothraki people in Game of Thrones.

0x199 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Jon Snow

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x200 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Daenerys Targaryen

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x201 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Robb Stark

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x202 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Joffrey Baratheon

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x203 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Renly Baratheon

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x204 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Stannis Baratheon

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x205 - Season 2 Character Profiles: Theon Greyjoy

February 19, 2013

7 new profiles including Renly and Stannis Baratheon, Robb Stark, Theon Greyjoy and others.

0x206 - Creating The Battle Of Blackwater Bay

February 19, 2013

A deep look behind the scenes with the cast and crew shows how the epic battle in the Blackwater bay was brought to life.

0x207 - Game of Thrones: The Inner Circle

February 19, 2013

Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley and Liam Cunningham talk in detail about their experiences filming the second season in a discussion led by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

0x208 - Religions of Westeros

February 19, 2013

Author George R.R. Martin and the producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss discuss about the various competing religions in Game of Thrones and how they affect the protagonists not only in Westeros but also further afield.

0x209 - New Characters

February 18, 2014

The new faces from season 3: Olenna Tyrell, Missandei, Manke Rayder, Tormund Giantsbane, Orell, Jojen and Meera Reed, Blackfish and Edmure Tully, Thoros of Myr and Beric Dondarrion.

0x210 - A Gathering Storm

February 18, 2014

A prequel to Game of Thrones Season 3 which recaps on the first and second season and gives insight into what's to come.

0x211 - The Politics of Marriage

February 18, 2014

Love and marriage? They don't go together so well in 'Game of Thrones' where the concept of matrimony is all about making power plays and political alliances. Cast and crew members along with author George R.R. Martin take a fascinating look at this ancient institution and its place in the hit HBO series.

0x212 - Inside the Wildlings

February 18, 2014

With this introduction to the Wildlings, take a look into the land beyond the wall to better understand their history and origins.

0x213 - Unused / extended scenes from season 3

February 18, 2014

Five unused and extended scenes.

0x214 - The Fallen: A Roundtable

February 17, 2015

Writer Bryan Cogman sits down with a few main casts who face their deaths in season 4. The 30-minute feature shows what it's like to live - or die - in the world of Game of Thrones, from the first announcement of the impending end to the execution of the final scene.

0x215 - Behind the battle for the wall

February 17, 2015

Follow the cast and crew into the most ambitious battle yet. The extensive documentation, including previously unpublished material, curbs the difficulties that arose in creating one of the strongest episodes in the entire series.

0x217 - Bastards of Westeros

February 17, 2015

Series makers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss discuss with author George R.R. Martin on the role of the bastards in the Seven Kingdoms.

0x218 - New characters and locations

February 17, 2015

Explore the new races, cultures and locations in Season 4.

0x219 - 2 unused scenes from Season 4

February 17, 2015