You’ve seen every episode of the HBO and read all of George R. R. Martin’s books, but even the most hardcore fans sometimes need to have the Game of Thrones history explained. With such detailed lore and so many characters, Westeros’ historical background is epic in size. While we could teach an entire college course about this world’s history, here’s the short-and-sweet version. WatchMojo chronicles the Game of Thrones history. Are there any details about Westeros we missed? Let us know in the comments!