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Cleopatra - Eternal Life - Extra History - #5
Last episode ended with Cleopatra's death but we have to talk about how Cleopatra became one of the most famous people in the entire world.Reminder that $10+ Patrons can submit questions directly for the Lies episode here!
Was GLaDOS Wrong About Science? - Momentum & Physics in Portal - Extra Credits
So this is a very cool science lesson but most importantly the end credits music is a JAM
Fixing Broken Politics - Never Going To Jail - Extra Politics
This is all entirely hypothetical and has no bearing on real world events, move along citizen.
Cleopatra - Death by Snake - Extra History - #4
This is such a happy thumbnail for a uh... well.. you all know how this story goes.Reminder that $10+ Patrons can submit questions directly for the Lies episode here!
The Night of the Mythologic Monster! Posters
As the chill wind blows and specters begin to rise, we thought we'd show off some of the amazing art David has been doing behind the scenes.These posters will be hitting DFTBA store in November but we wanted to give y'all a sneak peek first. We hope that you like them, and I had WAY too much fun writing the copy that you'll see in the store when they come out.There's also going to be a fourth poster but I don't want to spoil t...
October Poll Results Are In!
And winning in a landslide is good ol' Teddy. There's a lot of focus on Roosevelt's involvement in foreign affairs (the infamous speak softly, big stick, etc.) but we'll be covering Teddy Roosevelt's efforts to break up the grand monopolies of his time like the Standard Oil company.Current Schedule: End of the Samurai --> Saladin --> Teddy Roosevelt
Ganesha - Parvati and Shiva's Son - Extra Mythology
I think Ganesha's elephant head might be the cutest thing that's ever been drawn for Extra Mythology.
Fixing Broken Politics - Social Media - Extra Politics
Social media is capable of a lot of good but also a lot of hmmmmmm.... trash. How can we stop it from being a chamber of a 1000 bots screaming at 1000 other bots?
Cleopatra - Exit Caesar, Enter Antony! - Extra History - #3
Cleopatra has played Crusader Kings 3 and deeply understands the importance of heirs. (Also teaching them not to murder their mom)Reminder that $10+ Patrons can submit questions directly for the Lies episode here!
4k Wallpapers from the Game Jam
Each of the game title screens was so well done by Scott we had to make them all into wallpapers. (And bonus Zoey on sax)Enjoy!
Game Jam Showcase #6 - Take Care - Extra Credits
YAAAAY it's finally here, the Game Jam Showcase! This was such an incredible experience, I (Arthur) learned A LOT about running a game jam & next year is going to go even better.For the full list of Game Jam games, you can find them hereGames featured in the video:Now - Meditation, Relaxation by LuckofBuck Extra Care by HanBaichuan Game of 1000+ Poems by Valeriy Petrov & Dahuanna Hatchling by Avner Ben-Shalom Lemming Farm by Nezhul Fall of Br...
POLL: Pick the Next Extra History Series! "American Presidents"
Here's an opportunity to get to know some of the unusual aspects around a particular US president. Who do you want to know more about?Andrew Johnson: Trashing Lincoln's LegacyAndrew Johnson was never supposedto be president. Raised in poverty, never able to finish school, he became a hero to the Union during the Civil War, when he became the only sitting US senator from a southern state who refused to back secession. It was for that reaso...
Cleopatra - Hail Caesar! - Extra History - #2
Man we gotta get around to that Caesar series one of these days.Reminder that $10+ Patrons can submit questions directly for the Lies episode here!
October Discount Code
Use code NRQ4K7SSTCKA for 15% off any extracredits.store merch!
Extra Politics is Back!
Hey all, with the US election around the corner and the world being what it is, we figured now was the best time to bring back our Extra Politics series!The series is going to be four episodes, by returning guest writer Luke Peterschmidt and returning artist Joseph Maslov. We'll be looking at the way US politics function (or doesn't) from a game design perspective with some additional insight from the past two years.That all being said......
The Bhagavad Gita - Krishna Speaks With Prince Arjuna - Extra Mythology
Sometimes your best friend is actually a god in disguise
Submit Questions for the Lies Episode
Got a question? Noticed something wrong with a flag? Let us know!A reminder that you can submit questions for our lies episode directly! We'll do our best to include as many as we can, and give you a shout out in the episode.The form will remain open for the length of the series and close the Sunday after the final episode airs (11:59pm PT 9/6 ) Feel free to submit as many questions as you like!
Cleopatra - A Drunken Bet - Extra History - #1
I'm so excited for this series, some of this stuff is bonkersIf you're a $10 patron, you can submit questions or goofs for the Lies episode here
Q&A livestream on Sunday September 27th at 5pm Pacific Time
We are doing our Q&A video livestream with Matt [showrunner], Rob [Extra History writer], & SVP [Extra Myth/History guest writer].The Q&A will be this Sunday, September 27th starting at 5pm Pacific time (GMT - 7). It will be 1ish hours long depending on how many questions we get (we always do our best to answer all of them!) You can post questions at the link starting now (and during the actual livestream itself), and also use this link to watch ...
Finding Your Favorite Game - Game Discovery in a Crowded Market - Extra Credits
Do not sprinkle salt onto your switch, it will not help you find the secret games.
Third Century Crisis 4k Wallpapers
The collection of 4k Wallpapers from Third Century Crisis. I am currently using the murder carousel because that's just where I'm at mentally.
♫ Third Century Crisis - "Hold the Phalanx!" - Extra History Music
( Watch the Music Video here )
Third Century Crisis - LIES - Extra History
Recommended Reading/WatchingEmperors of Rome by Professor Garrett G. Fagan, Ph.D.History of Ancient Rome by Professor Garrett G. Fagan, Ph.D. Rome's Enemies (5) by David Nicolle & Angus McBrideThe Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine by Michael Simkins & Ronald EmbletonThe Early Middle Ages by Yale CoursesThe History of Rome Podcast by Mike Duncan
Suggestion Survey is Open through 9/27
Our theme for the month of September is American PresidentsWith America's recent surge in distance learning due to Covid-19, we've had a lot more teachers asking us about which of our episodes might be helpful for an American history course. And we came to a bit of a shockingrealization as a result—it's been over three years since our last mainline series about American history! As a result, we thought it was time to jump on a topic...
La Llorona - The Weeping Woman - Extra Mythology
This is a story that's near and dear to my heart. When I was a kid, La Llorona was a popular story to tell on the beach next to the waves.
Bartolomé de las Casas - Changing Your Mind - Extra History
Fun facts: Behind the scenes, there was a small mix up between Ecclesiasticus and Ecclesiastes and this is why differences in Biblical editions matter.And I will grumble about King James until I die. - A
The Harlem Hellfighters - The 369th Infantry - Extra History
You know that you've done well in a war when you have multiple titles that would sound great as a band name.
Why You Should Care About CDA 230 - Platform Responsibility & Free Speech - Extra Credits
You know when both sides hate a law for opposite reasons, it's a spicy law.
August Recommendations
These were the things we were reading and watching and some case, snacking on, during the month of August. At least, we're pretty sure last month was August? Or maybe it was May. Or are we still in March??? Either way!Spiritfarer (Game)An absolutely breathtaking and emotional ride, where you and your trusty cat help various souls finish any business they may have and get them safely to the eternal thereafter. Plus ad in a really smooth farmin...
Third Century Crisis - The Great Persecution - Extra History - #5
You know if I were Diocletian I also probably would just stay with my cabbages.If you're a $10+ patron, you can submit questions directly for the Lies episode here
