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The Cult of Mithras | Secret Societies 1
Join Ordo Extra Historia as we take you on a journey into the depths of secret societies. Starting with The Cult of Mithras which would later come to define other secret societies with their mysterious rituals, initiation rites, rank systems, and ...
2024-04-05 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Secret Reason Some Games Reward You Early | Extra Credits Gaming
Let's explore the cultural nuances shaping game design and gaming experiences. From the tradition of lavish gift-giving in Asia to the tolerance for complexity in Eastern Europe. Cultural perspectives are ever-present and influence a game's mechan...
2024-04-02 17:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostSitting Bull - LIES!
📜 Welcome Extra Historians to our Sitting Bull Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Sitting Bull series. With questions like, how all those shots could have missed Sitting Bull ...
2024-03-29 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostPick the Next Extra History Series! "Rise To Power"
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!
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2024-03-28 16:53:55 +0000 UTC View PostJohn L. Sullivan: Boston's Knockout King - US History
Step into the ring of history with our latest episode on John L. Sullivan, Boston's legendary knockout king! Born into a world of adversity, Sullivan's rise to fame as America's first superstar athlete revolutionized sports celebrity culture forev...
2024-03-22 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe're Headed to Pax East!
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Executive Producer/Showrunner Matthew Krol, Studio Director/Game Designer Geoffrey Zatkin, VFX Editor Red Charyszyn & Social Media Director Kat Rider are ...
2024-03-20 16:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostHow Fortnite Crossovers Corrupted the Industry - Extra Credits Gaming
🕹️ Are games losing their creative edge in favor of pandering to nostalgia and IP recognition? With examples like Skeletor in Call of Duty and Marvel sets in Magic, we explore how the industry's focus on brand recognition is eroding the depth...
2024-03-19 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostJim Thorpe: The 20th Century's Greatest Athlete
We will be exploring the awe-inspiring journey of Jim Thorpe, hailed as the greatest athlete ever! From his humble beginnings at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School to his groundbreaking achievements in football, track and field, and baseball, T...
2024-03-15 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostExtra History Topic Suggestions are OPEN until 3/19!
Hello Historians, our next Extra History theme is The Rise to Power!
How a figure rises to power can tell you much about both them and the times they lived in. Whether it was the ideas which radicalized them, the deals they struck to get the...
2024-03-12 19:47:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe Murder of Sitting Bull
🔥 We delve into the final chapter of Sitting Bull's life, exploring his return from exile in Canada, his surprising reception in American cities, and his unexpected role in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Despite his legendary status, Sitting Bu...
2024-03-08 18:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostOtto von Bismarck Always Has a Plan!
Thanks so much to all our Patrons who voted in our monthly pin vote! Our winner Otto Von Bismarck has been posted as a preorder here - http://extracredits.store/
2024-03-07 18:30:56 +0000 UTC
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Thank you so much for your continued support for our content! As a bonus, you can visit our store here http://extracredits.store/ and use the code below to get 20% off everything a...
2024-03-06 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhy Video Game Layoffs Aren't Done Yet - Extra Credits Gaming
🕹️ Join us as we delve into the current state of the gaming industry as a flurry of studio closures, job losses, and major tech players are pulling back from their gaming investments, sparking fears of a looming collapse reminiscent of the 19...
2024-03-05 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostSitting Bull: Battle of the Little Bighorn
🔥 Sitting Bull, a pivotal figure in Lakota history, navigates the turbulent landscape of 19th-century America. In the aftermath of the assassination of Bear’s Rib, Sitting Bull emerges as a beacon of defiance against encroaching settlers and ...
2024-03-01 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe're Not Receiving Your Messages!!!!
Hello, Patreons!
Patreon has changed a lot lately. Some of it has been fantastic and some of it has made things a bit difficult for us. Including the most recent changes to the Patreon messaging system which have left many of your mess...
2024-02-27 18:20:20 +0000 UTC View PostSitting Bull 2: No Reservations
🔥 Sitting Bull, a pivotal figure in Lakota history, navigates the turbulent landscape of 19th-century America. In the aftermath of the assassination of Bear’s Rib, Sitting Bull emerges as a beacon of defiance against encroaching settlers and ...
2024-02-23 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhy Some Hard Games Feel Good - Extra Credits Gaming
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🕹️ Ever felt like your gaming progress hit the brakes or went into overdrive without warning? In this video, we unravel the overlooked yet critical concept of V and delta V's Jerk Principle in game systems, exploring how these...
2024-02-20 18:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostSitting Bull: Origin of a Legend
Sitting Bull was a Lakota War Chief and a man whose foresight and determination made him a symbol of indigenous resistance. As the US government pressured tribes to sign treaties, promising lands and provisions, Sitting Bull chose a different path...
2024-02-16 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostFebruary's Pin of the Month Vote!
Hello Distinguished Patreon Members!
It's time to select some brand-spanking new pins to add to the 2024-02-15 18:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Empress Wu Zetian - LIES
📜 Welcome Extra Historians to our Empress Wu Zetian Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Wu Zetian Series. With questions like, Is it really possible to drown someone in a vat o...
2024-02-09 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostPigs: History's Greatest Villains? - World History
🐽 Discover the historical role of pigs, from being exploration companions to becoming environmental juggernauts. The impact of feral pigs on native bird species is a global issue, affecting wetlands, disrupting nesting sites, and even changing ...
2024-02-06 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostPick the Next Extra History Series! "American Revolution"
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!
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2024-02-05 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe VERY Disastrous History of the First Transatlantic Cable Video
Much like the Transatlantic Cable itself, seems like we needed a few attempts to get his project across the finish line! Thanks for the catches on the map/city name for this episode all. Due to time constraints, the incorrect map was r...
2024-02-03 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Disastrous History of the First Transatlantic Cable - World History
🐟 In the mid-19th century, a daring dream took shape as two nations celebrated the historic link created by an undersea cable beneath the English Channel. But one man, Frederic Newton Gisborne, envisioned a grander feat - connecting continents ...
2024-02-02 22:42:29 +0000 UTC View PostWhy You Missed Cyberpunk's Sidequests
🏙️ Join us as we dissect the intricacies faced by game designers in crafting expansive urban environments, from the sweeping vistas of Skyrim to the intricate cityscape of Cyberpunk. You'll uncover the crucial role of landmarks in guiding pla...
2024-01-30 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWu Zetian: Boy-Toys and Buddhas - Chinese History
👑 We delve into the pivotal moment when Wu Zetian decided to seize power for herself, adopting the title of "Sage Mother, Divine Sovereign." Witness the unfolding drama as she plans to open the colossal Ming Tang, and establishes the Wu-Z...
2024-01-26 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Kappa: Hold onto Your Butts! - Japanese Myth
🌟 Prepare to dive into the bizarre world of Japanese mythology as we unravel the mysteries of Kappa - those cheeky water creatures with a penchant for mischief and a peculiar interest in human butts! 🤣 From their origin as kami of the water ...
2024-01-23 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostWu Zetian: Woman Behind The Curtain - Part 4
👑 The capital pulsates with strange signs and foreboding omens as Emperor Gaozong, lying on his deathbed within the palace, contemplates the legacy he leaves behind. Amidst the complexities of war in Korea, border clashes, support for the exile...
2024-01-19 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostInternet Killed the Board Game Store
🎲 Journey back to the golden age of tabletop gaming in 2012, witness the rise of board game cafes, and then brace for the industry storm. From the monster that is Amazon to the impact of Magic The Gathering Arena, discover how these factors, al...
2024-01-16 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post