Everything you need to know about Old Valyria, the lost empire behind the Targaryens, their dragons and the prophecy that drives it all.

(CNN) — Whether you’re gearing up for the newest Westeros-set series, HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” waiting desperately for George R.R. Martin to publish the next “A Song of Ice and Fire” ...

One of the biggest backstories that loomed over Game of Thrones from the very beginning was the story of “The Mad King,” Aerys II Targaryen (son of Aegon “Egg” V Targaryen) and the last of the dynasty ...