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History of Westeros

Welcome to the History of Westeros — your ultimate guide to the ancient and tumultuous past of the legendary continent from the Game of Thrones TV series. This timeline unravels thousands of years of bloodshed, conquest, dynasties, and magic that shaped the Seven Kingdoms long before the events of the show.

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The history of dragons in Westeros

The History of Dragons in Westeros: Origins, Targaryens, and Their Lasting Legacy in Game of Thrones

Few creatures in the world of Game of Thrones command as much awe, fear, and fascination as dragons. Their wings ...
The Targaryen kings: A timeline

The Targaryen Kings: A Timeline of Every Ruler from Aegon the Conqueror to the Mad King

From the fiery conquest of Aegon the Conqueror to the tragic downfall of King Aerys II, the history of Westeros ...
The role of Oldtown in Westeros’s history

The Role of Oldtown in Westeros’s History: Knowledge, Power, and the Rise of the Citadel

When we think of power in Westeros, cities like King’s Landing or Dragonstone often come to mind. But hidden beneath ...
The origin of the Faith of the Seven

The Origin of the Faith of the Seven: How Westeros’s Most Powerful Religion Began and Spread

Long before the rise of the Targaryens or the fall of Old Valyria, a powerful faith began shaping the hearts ...
How Harrenhal became cursed

How Harrenhal Became Cursed: The Dark History Behind Westeros’s Most Haunted Castle

Towering over the northern shores of the Gods Eye, Harrenhal stands as the largest—and most ill-fated—castle in Westeros. Its crumbling ...
The history of Dorne and House Martell

The History of Dorne and House Martell: Origins, Politics, and Legacy in Game of Thrones

Few regions in Westeros carry the mystique and defiance that define the land of Dorne and its ruling bloodline, House ...
The Long Night: Westeros’s greatest threat

The Long Night: Westeros’s Greatest Threat Explained Through History, Prophecy, and Survival

The Long Night: Westeros’s greatest threat looms as a haunting chapter in the history of the Seven Kingdoms. A time ...
The Great Council of 101 AC

The Long Night: Westeros’s Greatest Threat Explained Through History, Prophecy, and Survival

In the rich and turbulent history of Westeros, few events have had as lasting an impact as The Great Council ...
The Blackfyre Rebellion and its consequences

The Blackfyre Rebellion and Its Consequences: How a Dynastic War Shaped the Future of Westeros

Few events in Westerosi history have sparked as much intrigue, bloodshed, and legacy as The Blackfyre Rebellion and its consequences ...
The formation of the Seven Kingdoms

The Formation of the Seven Kingdoms: A Complete History of Westeros’s Unification

Westeros, a land steeped in legend and bloodshed, was not always the unified realm we know today. The formation of ...
The history of House Lannister

The History of House Lannister: Power, Politics, and Legacy in Westeros

Golden lions, vast riches, and cunning ambition — few names in Westeros resonate as powerfully as House Lannister. The history ...
The history of House Stark

The History of House Stark: Origins, Honor, and Influence in the North

Few houses in Westeros command as much respect, intrigue, and enduring legacy as House Stark. The history of House Stark ...
The Andal invasion and its impact on Westeros

The Andal Invasion and Its Impact on Westeros: How It Changed the Realm Forever

The history of Westeros is marked by sweeping conquests and cultural upheavals, but few events reshaped the continent as profoundly ...
The history of the Night’s Watch

The History of the Night’s Watch: Origins, Purpose, and Legacy in Westeros

For thousands of years, a brotherhood clad in black has stood as the first and last line of defense against ...
The rise and fall of Valyria

The Rise and Fall of Valyria: A Complete History of Power, Magic, and Destruction

Once a beacon of unmatched power and arcane mastery, Valyria stood as the mightiest empire in the known world—until it ...
The Dance of the Dragons: Civil war of the Targaryens

The Dance of the Dragons: Civil War of the Targaryens and Its Lasting Impact on Westeros

Dragons once soared over Westeros not in unity, but in bitter battle—turning skies red and castles to ash. The realm ...
Aegon’s Conquest explained

Aegon’s Conquest Explained: How the Targaryens United Westeros

Before the Seven Kingdoms were one, they were a fractured land of rival lords, ancient houses, and endless war. Then ...
The history of the Iron Throne

The History of the Iron Throne: Origins, Symbolism, and Power Struggles in Westeros

Forged in dragonfire and steeped in centuries of bloodshed, the Iron Throne stands as the most iconic symbol of power ...
The origin of the Targaryen dynasty

The Origin of the Targaryen Dynasty: Tracing the Roots of Westeros’s Dragonlords

Long before dragons soared over Westeros and the Iron Throne was forged in fire, one noble family rose from the ...
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