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References & further reading:
Joanna Lannister on child brides in Westeros: https://joannalannister.tumblr.com/po...

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0:00 Opening sequence
3:06 Crabfeeder
4:36 Rhaenyra
6:34 Valyria
8:29 Alicent
11:31 The Hand
13:06 Laena
16:00 Daemon
20:20 Decisions
23:01 Second sons

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