house  martell

Oberyn Martell discusses the history and reputation of House Martell, the strong-willed ruling family of Dorne that refused to join the Seven Kingdoms for centuries.

house  baelish

Petyr Baelish explains how, despite humble beginnings, House Baelish has rapidly risen to power, thanks mostly to his own wit and ambition.

dragons

Grand Maester Pycelle recounts the mysterious origins, magical powers, and inexplicable downfall of history's last generation of dragons.

poisons

Oberyn Martell explains the sources, surreptitious uses, and lethal effects of the many poisons circulating throughout Westeros and Essos.

the bastards of westeros

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

the  iron  bank of  braavos

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

sellswords and hedge knights

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

robert’s  rebellion

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.

the  wall

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

the nations of the  north

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.

the  kingsguard

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

the  kingsguard

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

the  maester’s  chain

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.

the death of kings

Lord 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.

valyrian  steel

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.

justice of the  seven kingdoms

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.