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May 2022
2h 49m

Valar Rereadis: TWOIAF - Yi Ti

History Of Westeros
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Yi Ti and its best real life analogue China! Gemstone emperors, history and lore, gods and monsters such as the Lion of Night, the Five Forts, courts made of solid gold, dragons of all kinds and armies of unimaginable size. Featuring guest Chris Stewart of the History of China podcast.

History of China Podcast: https://bit.ly/3P9Bt9H
www.patreon.com/historyofwesteros
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Nina: goodqueenaly.tumblr.com
Sean's YouTube: bit.ly/3818H9X
www.historyofwesteros.com

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