Genie, Jinn, or Jinny, are these beings friends or foes to humanity? We hear stories in books like 1001 Nights Arabian Nights. They serve and grant wishes to humans but also twist people's minds toward sinister ends. Join us as we get to the bottom of this Islamic mythology.
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Our next Extra History theme is Revolutionaries!
This vote, we're looking at people who turn the wheel of revolution. The speakers, the writers, the scientists, politicians, and guerilla leaders. We're looking at people who created something new, whether it was in politics, society, art or science. If they helped upend the world with their actions, we want to tell their stories.
But here's the catch: it has to be a
The Great King Ashoka's relentless quest for the revered relic - "The Ashes of the Buddha" - marked the genesis of his transformation and ignited the global spread of Buddhism. As he tirelessly wove religion, monasteries, and compassionate policies into the fabric of society, Ashoka also spurred infrastructural growth across his realm. Giving people access to a practical moral system to guide their lives under Buddhism.
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2023-08-11 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking across the last 15 years of Magic the Gathering, we noticed the genius game design of their newest card, Battles! A card that gives players, the ability to have all their turn one fun and their big monsters too! Will this card forever change the dynamics of MTG?
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Buddhism teaches people to meditate, moderate behavior, live by ethical codes, and maintain love for their family and community. But why did Buddha's message appeal to so many people? Even with heavy competition from other religions, his words spread and endured over the centuries, continuing to foster spirituality in an ever-changing and chaotic world.
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2023-08-04 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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Oni, the monstrous demons of Japan. Dishonest and deceptive they stole women and brought misfortune to the villages of Japan. So, Emperor Ichijō sent his greatest and most pure warrior to slay this foul demon but Minamoto No Raikō soul would not be safe from the cunning Oni.
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Deep within India, Prince Siddhartha has cast away all his belongings, power, and family. Seeking the answers to the woes of mankind. Here he sits under the bodhi tree in deep meditation, on the cusp of enlightenment of 8-Fold Secret. When he awakes he is Buddha and conveys the four noble truths to the people. However, the Demon God of Desire, Mara has different plans for him. For a mortal is forbidden to know secrets of death, rebirth, and the wheel of the cosmos.
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2023-07-28 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
How do you break down the player goals in video games? Does each game need every subset from instant goals to long-term goals? As it turns out, goals aren't just for adventuring through dungeons and defeating bosses but can be used to direct the player's experiences. They should be scaled or even omitted for comfort and each genre of game you play. Creating the ultimate gaming experience for your players.
2023-07-25 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Welcome Extra Historians to Lies, where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Crimean War Series. With questions like, wasn't the 7 Years' war the first world war, not the Crimean war? Who are the Vivandières and why were the British so jealous of them? What is war tourism and why was it so prominent in the Crimean war?
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2023-07-21 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostWatch the video HERE and download the song below.
It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next Extra History Series is about!
These four topics were selected from our "Women in History" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
Empress Wu Zetian: Hated By Gods and Men
"With a heart like a serpent and a nature like that of a wolf," commented one writer, "She killed her sister, butchered her elder brothers, murdered the r...
2023-07-17 22:02:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Aristocratic Generals, miscommunication, and battlefield logistics brewed a disaster for those brave soldiers in The Light Brigade. Those who charge through cannon and fire, against all odds to capture Russian cannons on the battlefield.
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How would you kill the dreaded Basilisk? The Roman Republic sent knights while others used mirrors. But, the real slayer of the King of Snakes is the fluffy, yet common weasel.
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The siege of Sevastopol is in full swing but the Crimean War is becoming evermore unpopular in the public eye. Journalists are reporting on army scandals and starving troops and the military fights back with propaganda! Sending out a photographer to take patriotic photos of the conflict.
Did we get something wrong in our "The Crimean War" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it 2023-07-07 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
"The History of D&D Hasbro Refused to Learn From" is a riveting exploration of the legal battles that have influenced the evolution of Dungeons & Dragons and the entire RPG industry. We will take you on a time-traveling journey through the origins of D&D, the rise of third-party publishers, the licensing agreements, and the subsequent lawsuits that changed the game's trajectory. Discover how legal disputes and fan discontent have shaped the game we know and love today, and get a g...
2023-07-04 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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Our next Extra History theme is Women in History!
Queens and revolutionaries, sinners and saints, artists and scientists—women have always been a part of the human story. However, until recently women's history was an under-studied and recognized field, and that still has impacts on the amount of attention paid to them in both academic and popular history. The only way to fix that is to set aside time to do it—so that's what...
2023-07-03 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Russians threaten to cut off supply lines to Sevastopol and the Allied forces have taken up a final defensive line in front of the port of Balaklava. The thin red line holds against the calvary but it was a charge of the Light Brigade that will capture the hearts and impact the minds of the soldiers on the battlefield.
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2023-06-30 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Urmahlullu, the Babylonian creature that's half man and half lion. Bred for battle and to protect your rear!
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Loki - Death of the Party! I Gi...
2023-06-27 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The Russians are on the attack trying to take over the black sea but this battle has a new front to defend. The ruthless views and sway of the media, as newspapers mock British commanders and drum up nationalistic fervor.
Did we get something wrong in our "The Crimean War" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it H...
2023-06-23 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Do you play games to recharge and can we design games specifically for comfort? Find out today as we discuss finding solace in pixels!
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Unreliable Narrator I 2023-06-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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2023-06-19 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I have some great news for you all!
I've talked Matt and Geoff into doing a SUMMER SALE. So we've discounted some of our shirts in the store, including our "It's Complicated" and "It's Hard To Fill An Hour" Shirts. But that's not all!!!! Walpole has made it into the store for preorder!
We're so happy to see one of our favorite characters back up in the store and I assure ...
2023-06-19 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The Russians are on the attack trying to take over the black sea but this battle has a new front to defend. The ruthless views and sway of the media, as newspapers mock British commanders and drum up nationalistic fervor.
Did we get something wrong in our "The Crimean War" video? Is there a particular character you wanted to hear more about? Feel free to ask our Extra History writer Rob it H...
2023-06-16 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Loki! The trickster god famed for his cunning, deception, and being really, REALLY annoying. So what could go wrong when you invite him to a godly shindig filled with great food and wine?
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Giant Gold Digging Ants I<...
2023-06-13 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to the start of the first modern war. One that will begin with technology from the Napoleonic past that will grow into the industrial violence which was used in WWI. It will introduce steam power, telegraphs, photographs, and war correspondence to the battlefield and begins over who got to hold a set of keys.
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2023-06-09 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The unreliable narrator has been used as a fantastic device to mislead people in books and films. Creating dramatic story endings and plot twists but why does this plot device have such trouble traversing into gaming media? Is creating an unreliable narrator in gaming impossible?
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Welcome Extra Historians to Lies, where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our Napoleon in Egypt Series. With questions like, why did the French invade Egypt without knowing anything about the country? What happened to Admiral Nelson's arm during the series? And how did French baguettes inspire so much food around the world?
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Since Hawaii is an island the introduction of new species can completely decimate an entire ecosystem. Which is exactly what happened when William Herbert Purvis introduced the mongoose to the islands. Contributing to Hawaii becoming the extinction capital of the world.
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It's Q&A time and we will be doing our Livestream with Matthew Krol [Show-runner / Executive Producer], Robert Rath [Extra History Writer], Geoffrey Zatkin [EverQuest Game Designer / Studio Director], and Kat Rider [ Social Media Director].
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