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House of the Dragon's latest episodes bring plot twists and surprises as a pressing environmental issue emerges

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Every so often, the Earth produces a signal that is impossible to ignore. A recent graph showing sea-surface temperatures in the Niño 3.4 region of the equatorial Pacific has departed entirely from the range of previous...

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Ormund Hightower's plan to place Daeron Targaryen on the Iron Throne is revealed in Season 3, episode 4 Aegon II Targaryen reunites with what appears...

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Ormund Hightower's plan to place Daeron Targaryen on the Iron Throne is revealed in Season 3, episode 4
Aegon II Targaryen reunites with what appears to be the corpse of Sunfyre, his dragon
Alyn of Hull may have solved the rat problem in King's Landing with an old mariner's trick

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The latest developments in House of the Dragon have significant implications for the world of Westeros. Ormund's plan to place Daeron on the Iron...

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The latest developments in House of the Dragon have significant implications for the world of Westeros. Ormund's plan to place Daeron on the Iron Throne raises questions about the legitimacy of the Targaryen claim and the role of the Faith of the Seven in the kingdom. Meanwhile, the potential return of Sunfyre, Aegon's dragon, could shift the balance of power in the kingdom.

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The Faith of the Seven will not look favorably on the Targaryens and their dragons." — High Septon Balman, Season 3, episode 4

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"The Faith of the Seven will not look favorably on the Targaryens and their dragons." — High Septon Balman, Season 3, episode 4

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4: The number of episodes into Season 3 of House of the Dragon

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The world of Westeros is no stranger to conflict and power struggles. The Targaryen dynasty has a long history of producing powerful leaders, but...

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The world of Westeros is no stranger to conflict and power struggles. The Targaryen dynasty has a long history of producing powerful leaders, but also of facing challenges to their rule. The latest developments in House of the Dragon are just the latest chapter in this ongoing saga.

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As the world of Westeros continues to heat up, both literally and figuratively, fans of House of the Dragon can expect more twists and turns in the...

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As the world of Westeros continues to heat up, both literally and figuratively, fans of House of the Dragon can expect more twists and turns in the coming episodes. Will Ormund's plan to place Daeron on the Iron Throne succeed, or will other forces intervene? And what will become of Sunfyre, Aegon's dragon? Stay tuned to find out.

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Who: Ormund Hightower, Aegon II Targaryen, Daeron Targaryen
What: Ormund's plan to place Daeron on the Iron Throne, Aegon's reunion with Sunfyre
When: Season 3, episode 4
Where: King's Landing, the Seven Kingdoms
Impact: The fate of the Targaryen dynasty, the role of the Faith of the Seven in the kingdom

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The Graph That Should Be Front-Page News

House of the Dragon's latest episodes bring plot twists and surprises as a pressing environmental issue emerges

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Monday, July 13, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

Monday, July 13, 2026
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Meanwhile, in the world of Westeros, the latest episodes of House of the Dragon have brought shocking plot twists and surprises. In Season 3, episode 4, Ormund Hightower's true master plan comes to light, revealing his intention to place Daeron Targaryen on the Iron Throne. This move is not without controversy, as it raises questions about the "taint" of the Targaryen blood and the virtues of the Seven.

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Ormund Hightower's plan to place Daeron Targaryen on the Iron Throne is revealed in Season 3, episode 4
Aegon II Targaryen reunites with what appears to be the corpse of Sunfyre, his dragon
Alyn of Hull may have solved the rat problem in King's Landing with an old mariner's trick

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"The Faith of the Seven will not look favorably on the Targaryens and their dragons." — High Septon Balman, Season 3, episode 4

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4: The number of episodes into Season 3 of House of the Dragon

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Who: Ormund Hightower, Aegon II Targaryen, Daeron Targaryen
What: Ormund's plan to place Daeron on the Iron Throne, Aegon's reunion with Sunfyre
When: Season 3, episode 4
Where: King's Landing, the Seven Kingdoms
Impact: The fate of the Targaryen dynasty, the role of the Faith of the Seven in the kingdom

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