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.
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2020-10-23 16:24:24 +0000 UTC View Post
So this is a very cool science lesson but most importantly the end credits music is a JAM
2020-10-20 21:16:36 +0000 UTC View Post
This is all entirely hypothetical and has no bearing on real world events, move along citizen.
2020-10-18 17:56:18 +0000 UTC View Post
This is such a happy thumbnail for a uh... well.. you all know how this story goes.
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2020-10-16 17:19:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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 that surprise too early. 🤐
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2020-10-15 23:58:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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
2020-10-13 23:12:40 +0000 UTC View Post
I think Ganesha's elephant head might be the cutest thing that's ever been drawn for Extra Mythology.
2020-10-13 17:22:03 +0000 UTC View PostSocial 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?
2020-10-11 19:07:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Cleopatra has played Crusader Kings 3 and deeply understands the importance of heirs. (Also teaching them not to murder their mom)
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2020-10-09 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
2020-10-07 19:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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 here
Games featured in the video:
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 Legacy
Andrew Johnson was never supposed to 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 reason Linco...
2020-10-02 21:11:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Man we gotta get around to that Caesar series one of these days.
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2020-10-02 17:30:16 +0000 UTC View PostUse code NRQ4K7SSTCKA for 15% off any extracredits.store merch!
2020-10-01 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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... We understand that politics can be...
2020-10-01 01:33:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Sometimes your best friend is actually a god in disguise
2020-09-29 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
2020-09-25 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm so excited for this series, some of this stuff is bonkers
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2020-09-25 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 2020-09-23 01:33:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Do not sprinkle salt onto your switch, it will not help you find the secret games.
2020-09-22 18:21:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
2020-09-21 22:11:00 +0000 UTC View Post
( Watch the Music Video here )
2020-09-19 17:39:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Recommended Reading/Watching
Emperors of Rome by Professor Garrett G. Fagan, Ph.D.
History of Ancient Rome by Professor Garrett G. Fagan, Ph.D.
Our theme for the month of September is American Presidents
With 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 shocking realization 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 t... 2020-09-15 19:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
2020-09-15 17:30:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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
2020-09-11 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
You know that you've done well in a war when you have multiple titles that would sound great as a band name.
2020-09-09 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
You know when both sides hate a law for opposite reasons, it's a spicy law.
2020-09-08 17:30:00 +0000 UTC View PostThese 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 ha... 2020-09-07 21:41:51 +0000 UTC View Post
You know if I were Diocletian I also probably would just stay with my cabbages.
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