In 1198, the death of Queen Constance of Sicily left a young Frederick II, just four years old, as king under the guardianship of Pope Innocent III. But the stakes were high because this isn't just about raising a child monarch. It's about a power struggle spanning empires as the Pope tries to seize this opportunity to keep Sicily independent of the Holy Roman Empire.
Did we get something wrong in our "Frederick II" series? Is there a particular character you want to hear more a...
2025-01-24 18:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Historians, our next Extra History Shorts theme is Weird Days in History!
From the Dancing Plague to the Great Beaver Drop and that one time we just happened to Bomb Montana. Weird Days in History are in plentiful supply ...
2025-01-20 22:38:50 +0000 UTC
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Hello Extra Historians,
Our latest Extra History Complete is a call back to the Potato Famine, which has been updated with all your comments and corrections from our lies series. We hope you all enjoy the completed version!
The EC Crew
2025-01-17 20:11:32 +0000 UTC
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Welcome Extra Historians to our Pazzi Conspiracy Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our series. With questions like, was there an Assassins Creed tie-in? Is it true that the modern Italian word for “crazy” is now “pazzi”? And how did no one see all the weapons being brought into church?
Recommended Reading for this series:
In 1492, Lorenzo de’ Medici lay dying, his once-glorious reign crumbling under the weight of financial ruin and public dissent. His death marked the end of an era and paved the way for his greatest rival, the fiery preacher Savonarola, to seize power in Florence. From fiery sermons and prophetic visions to the infamous Bonfire of the Vanities, Florence was transformed—and by Savonarola’s radical reign.
2025-01-10 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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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 "Shorts Topic" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
The Donner Party: Ravenousness and Rescue
You think you know the story of the Donner Part...
2025-01-09 19:33:29 +0000 UTC
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We dive into the fallout with Pope Sixtus IV, whose outrage over the hanging of Archbishop Salviati led to excommunications and a war that drained Florence’s coffers. From dismantling the Pazzi family through damnatio memoriae to commissioning Botticelli and da Vinci to immortalize their downfall, Lorenzo ensured that no one would forget the consequences of betraying the Medici. But even as Lorenzo avenged his brother and outmaneuvered the Pope, the Medici’s grip on Florence began to weak...
2025-01-03 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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When the Pazzi assassins attacked the Medici brothers, they unleashed a cascade of chaos, betrayal, and unimaginable violence. What began as a calculated political plot quickly spiraled into a day of bloodshed that would leave Florence forever changed. As this failed assassination attempt reverberated far beyond Florence, sparking a war with Pope Sixtus IV and reshaping the politics of Renaissance Italy.
Did we get something wrong in our "Murder in Florence" series? Is there a p...
2024-12-27 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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From D&D enthusiast to the King of Britannia, Richard Garriott—aka Lord British—has lived a life straight out of an RPG. From creating Ultima and pioneering MMOs with Ultima Online to journeying into space, smuggling Scotty's ashes aboard the ISS, and even claiming part of the moon. His adventures blurring the line between reality and fantasy in this epic story of a game designer, explorer, and self-proclaimed lunar landlord who truly leveled up in life!
2024-12-25 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons
The EH and EC crews will be going on our Holiday break from Dec 23rd to Jan 3rd. But not to worry! We’ve spent the last few months stockpiling videos to make sure you’ll still have full episodes and Shorts to watch throughout your holiday!
And as we coast into some yule-tide cheer and much-needed R&R we wanted to tell you that it’s been an amazing year, and all of us here at Extra Credits cannot thank you enough for your support. We hope you’re as p...
2024-12-23 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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By the time Francesco Pazzi entered Giuliano de' Medici's bedroom, the infamous Pazzi Conspiracy was teetering on the edge of collapse. Months of secret plots, failed attempts, and rising tension culminated in one final desperate plan: assassinate the Medici brothers during High Mass in Florence’s grand cathedral. Join us as we dive into the web of alliances, the chilling decisions, and the tragic fallout of a plot that sought to reshape the Italian Renaissance.
Did we get som...
2024-12-20 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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If you missed our Extra Mythology-themed Actual Play “Cryptids for Christmas”, now is your time to catch up! Because it has just dropped over on the Extra History channel, so swing by and check out those seasonal shenanigans!
Happy Holidays!
Kat
2024-12-19 22:14:45 +0000 UTC
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Hello Historians, our next Extra History theme is Explorers and Pioneers!
Maybe it's the promise of a new year with new horizons, or the release of Moana 2, but we've got explorers on the brain! From the fascinating but highly gnarly story of Francis Drake, to the incredible endurance of Shackleton, to the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart (which is actually the least interesting thing about her) we're telling the stories of...
2024-12-18 18:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Step back in time to Florence, 1475. At the height of Medici power, where Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici rule the city as patrons of art, intellect, and political strategy. But behind the grandeur of carnival celebrations and jousts lies a deadly plot brewing. Rival banking families, a power-hungry pope, and ambitious schemers conspire to overthrow the Medici and seize Florence for themselves. Setting the stage for one of history's most infamous assassination attempts.
Did we g...
2024-12-13 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Poverty has always been a complex challenge, but our views on it have evolved dramatically over time. For centuries, poverty was seen as a fact of life, with charity considered a moral duty. However, the Early Modern period introduced ideas linking poverty to laziness, fueled by religious shifts like Calvinism and economic upheaval. Join us as we explore Victorian England and how the English Poor Laws were aimed to help the "deserving poor," only to be overwhelmed by industrialization and urb...
2024-12-12 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Join us by the fire as we dive into the snowy traditions of Scandinavia to explore the fascinating history of the Yule Goat! From its possible pagan roots to its modern straw incarnations, this festive figure has transformed over centuries. So cozy up for a seasonal tale filled with history, hijinks, and holiday cheer!
Looking for more one-off history stories? Then try out the l...
2024-12-06 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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📜 Welcome Extra Historians to our Nazi Occultism Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our series. With questions like, was Hitler really and Atheists? Did superstition effect research, cultural, medical and scientific advancements throughout history? And Did the SS's occult fixation trickle down into the Wehrmacht?
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Hello Extra Historians!
We'd like to wish you all a Happy Holiday. May your food be delicious, and may the company at your table be friendly!
We got some fun stuff happening this coming month starting with our Black Friday Sale.
You can visit our store here http://extracredits.store/ and get 20% OFF all merch by using store code BLACKFRIDAY. Including discounts on our newest merchandise like ...
2024-11-28 18:30:02 +0000 UTC
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☕ New Drop Alert! ☕ You’ve met the Worst Dads, Worst Moms, and Worst Kids in History but now, they’re serving time… on your coffee table!
🔥 Introducing our exclusive “Mug Shots” Mugs featuring:
🧛 Vlad Dracul – Who bartered with his children!
🗡️ Nero – Murdering his way into infamy!
These historical baddies are booked, caffeinated, and ready to bri...
2024-11-26 21:03:39 +0000 UTC
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Hello Extra Historians!
Just in time for your holiday celebrations, we have the Extra History Complete Story of Beer!
Just how old IS beer? Join us as we dive into the History of Beer and the civilization that has been built around it. Starting from the Neolithic era and the theories on how it was invented. To the brews that sit on your table today. The history of beer has a long and bountiful past, so grab a pint and have a seat!
Enjoy!
2024-11-26 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Step into the strange and ultimately haunting world of Homer and Langley Collyer, New York's most infamous recluses. Born into wealth and privilege, the Collyer brothers withdrew from society, retreating into their house in Harlem filled with thousands of books, grand pianos, booby traps, and everything Langley could scavenge. Their bizarre lifestyle turned them into legends, but their story is also a cautionary tale about isolation, obsession, and the unintended consequences of shutting out ...
2024-11-22 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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It's time for our Extra History poll! Where you get to vote on what our next "Worst Dads in History Short" is about!
These four topics were selected from our "Shorts Topic" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
Joseph Kennedy
After railroading his sons into a career in politics, he tarnished their name by pre...
2024-11-16 18:30:01 +0000 UTC
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we explore the descent of Nazi pseudoscience and occultism into darkness as World War II escalates. What started as fringe archaeological pursuits and racial theories under the Ahnenerbe morphed into sinister projects and cultural erasure. From Himmler’s obsession with mythical weapons like Thor’s Hammer to “research” used to justify extermination policies. We examine how warped ideology intertwined with pseudo-scientific ambitions affected societies, reminding us why it’s vital to ...
2024-11-15 18:30:02 +0000 UTC
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In this episode, we delve into the bizarre yet chilling reality behind Nazi archaeology. Inspired by Heinrich Himmler’s SS-backed Ahnenerbe Institute, the Third Reich sought to prove Germans were descended from a “superior” ancient race and the founders of all culture. This led them on global expeditions—from Finland and Sweden to Tibet and even Antarctica—to gather “evidence” supporting their theories.
Did we get something wrong in our "Nazi Occultism" series? Is ...
2024-11-08 18:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Historians,
To give you all more voting power we will be starting up a brand new type of vote for YouTube Shorts!
Since our episode schedule usually lasts about 5 weeks, you're only voting and suggesting topics a little less than once a month. in between some of these votes we've decided to offer a couple of YouTube shorts votes so we can get more topics to the table and make voting a little more consistent.
Our very first Shorts topic that we will be taking sug...
2024-11-07 22:18:45 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons,
We've been having some Discord issues over the last month, and have had no luck fixing them. So please bear with us as we reset the system and get everything back online for you all.
Thank you for your patience.
Kat
2024-11-06 18:12:15 +0000 UTC
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In our last episode, we saw how Nazi ideology mixed mysticism, pseudoscience, and cultural appropriation, striving to appear “modern” while rejecting established science. Despite this, Nazi leadership initially tolerated the occultists, psychics, and mediums who thrived in Weimar Germany’s volatile atmosphere. Figures like Dr. Mathilde Ludendorff crusaded against these “frauds,” claiming they weakened Germany, and were even involved in a conspiracy with foreign forces. But everythin...
2024-11-01 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Two exclusive phone wallpapers inspired by our “History Happens Every Day" "Extra History 2025 Calendar here: https://kck.st/3KWA316
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2024-10-29 19:44:02 +0000 UTC
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Two phone wallpapers inspired by our "So You Haven't Read Dracula" episode here: https://youtu.be/MPfZI3al-Hc
and our Joan of Arc Series here: https://youtu.be/4XFVzpJxgUk
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Dracula Art by: Jordan Martin
Joan of Arc Art by: Nick DeWitt
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2024-10-29 19:39:46 +0000 UTC
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Two phone wallpapers inspired by our "Dungeons and DIsasters" episode here: https://youtu.be/paEGFYSBZTE
and our "End of the Samurai" episode here: https://youtu.be/FmRm--vRHCg
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Dungeons & Disasters Art by: Scott DeWitt
End of the Samurai Art by: David Hueso
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2024-10-29 19:35:02 +0000 UTC
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