The Ghost of High Heart

Published November 26, 2014. A look at The Doom of Valyria, a mysterious cataclysm that destroyed what may have been the greatest civilization to ever exist. Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com/histo...

15 Mar 202241min

Valyria vs. the Ghiscari, plus a comparison of ancient world warfare, slavery, oligarchies, tyrannies, Rome and Valyria, war elephants(!) and much more, with guest Jamie Redfern.Find Jamie at: https:/...

14 Mar 20222h 21min

With the excellent JoeMagician joining us, we discuss the early days of Valyria. The look, government, worship, their natural resources including volcanos, dragons and a myriad of fun blood and fire i...

7 Mar 20222h 30min

Legends and stories from Westeros and Essos, and real world history on the Little Ice Age. Given a topic without answers, we'll try to nail down the best questions! Bonus Eps & More - www.patreon.com...

1 Mar 20222h 16min

A look at how the different regions view their various founding figures, and the patterns and comparisons within. Especially Garth Greenhand, Lann the Clever, the Grey King and Durran Godsgrief, but a...

14 Feb 20222h 22min

We begin with topics like: the Second Age of Heroes (i.e current ASOIAF), comparisons to Greek Mythology and American Folklore, different types of claims and much more.This episode is sponsored by man...

7 Feb 20222h 4min

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 T...

31 Jan 20222h 9min

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...

24 Jan 20222h 18min