While Hitler mocked the astrological and esoteric beliefs of the Thule Society, he embraced their nationalism, antisemitism, and völkisch ideas, quickly rising to lead the party. Now with the Nazi influence spreading, the line between mysticism and pseudoscience blurred. Fringe beliefs like World Ice Theory and eugenics began to shape the party’s ideology and with Hitler’s regime combining cutting-edge propaganda with pseudoscience they fueled their warped vision of a "modern" Aryan futu...
2024-10-25 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Have you ever heard that the Nazis were obsessed with the occult? Thanks to pop culture icons like Indiana Jones and Hellboy, many of us grew up with that idea. While it may seem like a Hollywood exaggeration, recent historical research reveals a deeper truth—Nazi ideology was steeped in supernatural beliefs and pseudoscience. These fringe ideas and theories of Aryan origins influenced their policies and fueled their violent worldview creating dangerous beliefs in the Third Reich that playe...
2024-10-18 17:30:01 +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 "Animal Instincts" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
History of Cats: Fabulous Felines
It's arguable that instead of us taming cats, cats ta...
2024-10-15 19:45:25 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons!.
We've got a chance to implement viewer feedback that came up in our Lies episodes and improve on our Vlad the Impaler series!!!!! We hope you enjoy this compliation!
Vlad Tepes, Vlad the Impaler, the real life dracula, is surrounded by folklore, mystery, and myth. Even during his time the stories about his famed impalings traveled all around Europe. In his home country, he is hailed as a hero who stopped the Ottoman advance into Europe, but elsewhere, the tales te...
2024-10-11 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Julie d'Aubigny" History series here: https://youtu.be/6QaBYLAOaSY
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2024-10-10 20:26:59 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Field of the Cloth of Gold" History series here: https://youtu.be/bhi0aUQRoeg
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2024-10-10 20:11:43 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Grigori Rasputin - The Mad Monk" History series here: https://youtu.be/vHQUAb4v94I
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2024-10-10 20:07:13 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Saladin & the 3rd Crusade" History series here: https://youtu.be/ReE35Lj_iTs
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2024-10-10 20:06:20 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Siege of Vienna" History series here: https://youtu.be/MxZ9coEkd-U
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2024-10-10 20:05:22 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Sun Yat-sen - A Killing in Hong Kong" History series here: https://youtu.be/01vuhp5WgXM
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2024-10-10 20:03:53 +0000 UTC
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A printable poster inspired by our "Teddy Roosevelt the Trustbuster" History series here: https://youtu.be/reWe7POryt0
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2024-10-10 20:02:12 +0000 UTC
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Ever wondered why you gravitate toward certain choices, whether at a restaurant or in your favorite game? That’s the power of Choice Architecture! From sneaky menu prices to cleverly framed in-game decisions, designers have learned how to influence your choices without you even realizing it. So get ready to dive into how choice architecture works in both the real world and video games! 🎮💡
2024-10-08 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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📜 Welcome Extra Historians to our Giuseppe Garibaldi: Unifying Italy Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our series. With questions like, did Garibaldi's poncho really collect bullets? Was Anita that much of a boss? And was Garibaldi working for the British?
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In 1965, six hundred civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams and John Lewis knelt in prayer before marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, a structure named after a KKK leader. As they neared the other side, they were met by state troopers, deputies, and posse men, who soon launched a brutal attack. The violence, broadcast nationwide, shocked the country and became a major turning point in the fight for voting rights, leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
2024-10-04 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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In April 1859, a group of Italian guerrillas known as the "Hunters of the Alps" united. Not under the King or his French allies but they fought for a legendary figure, Garibaldi himself. And as Austria invaded, these soldiers made their mark in the high Alps becoming a feared guerrilla force that would become legendary in the fight for Italian unification.
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2024-09-27 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Historians, our next Extra History theme is Animal Instincts!
Animals have been with us in one form or another for all of human history—as our predators, our prey, our livestock our transportation, or our companions. And we should acknowledge that important (if sometimes uncomfortable) relationship more often than we do. This vote is all about animal topics, whether it's the history of a particular domesticated animal like horses or dogs, or another to...
2024-09-26 00:48:25 +0000 UTC
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On the run from enemy forces, Garibaldi carries his wife Anita—six months pregnant and suffering from malaria—into a farmhouse, desperate for a doctor. The couple has been fleeing for weeks and is worn down. An with Garibaldi’s Redshirts disbanded and his resources exhausted, he's at a breaking point. Tragically, by the time he reaches the top of the stairs, Anita has passed away and this marks a heartbreaking chapter in Garibaldi’s life as he loses his revolutionary partner amidst th...
2024-09-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Garibaldi's arrival brought hope to a city under threat from foreign armies. Known for his daring victories in South America, Garibaldi and his legendary Red Shirts prepared to defend Rome against overwhelming forces. But the French army’s siege intensified, and Garibaldi’s defiance was tested as the city fell.
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2024-09-13 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Captured by Brazilian soldiers during the Ragamuffin War, Anita searches the battlefield for the body of her lover, Garibaldi. Her captors claim he's dead, but she refuses to believe it. That night, driven by hope, she escapes, dodging gunfire and navigating the jungle for four days before reuniting with Garibaldi. Their love, forged in the fires of war, becomes legendary. This is the tale of their incredible journey together, from intense battles to the birth of a movement that would forever...
2024-09-06 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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As French shells rain down on Rome, Giuseppe Garibaldi stands resolute before his troops, in his iconic sombrero and poncho. He's leading the defense of Rome and has become legendary, by fearlessly smoking on the city walls as snipers aim at him and hosting dinner parties where guests fall to artillery shrapnel. But his dream of a united independent Italy didn't begin here, but on a small merchant vessel when he was young.
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2024-08-30 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Chess has been a timeless strategy game for centuries, but with the rise of online blitz and bullet tournaments, it’s evolving into a fast-paced eSport. In this video, we explore what makes chess so addictive and how it checks all the boxes to become the next big competitive phenomenon. From high-skill ceilings to electrifying matches and charismatic players, chess might just be the game to watch in the eSports arena!
2024-08-27 17:30:01 +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 "Versus" Patreon Suggestions and are listed in no particular order below.
The Greco-Persian Wars: Beyond Thermopylae
Despite lasting 50 years, and containing two of ...
2024-08-24 17:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Thank you so much Patrons for helping us revisit this series! We've got a chance to implement viewer feedback that came up in our Lies episodes and improve on the series in this compilation!
We hope you enjoy it!
Joan of Arc was on a mission from God, during her siege of Orleans. However nothing could have prepared Joan for being captured and sold out to the English. Bishop Pierre Cauchon was determined to prove the inaccuracy of her visions and her motivations so that Charles cou...
2024-08-23 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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📜 Welcome Extra Historians to our Invasion of Quebec Lies video! Where we talk about the mistakes we made and the details we couldn't quite squeeze into our series. With questions like, why was controlling Quebec and Montreal so important? Was Captian Morgan ever held responsible for killing that officer under parley? And did Benedict Arnold become a villain or was he really just a jerk the whole time?
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In this episode, we dive into the infamous meeting at Treason Hill, where Benedict Arnold agrees to betray America in exchange for a fortune! He'll conspire with British intelligence officer Major John André, and they'll set their plan to surrender West Point in motion. But when cannon fire forces André to flee, he's left stranded with evidence of Arnold's treason.
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2024-08-16 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Interested in the randomness in Video Games? Then join us for a beefed-up compilation on how your brain lies to you in games, no-win scenarios in gaming, one of our favorite things to do - save scumming, and how to balance RNG in gaming!
2024-08-14 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Benedict Arnold's aggressive leadership at Saratoga nearly earns him a hero's death, but instead, it leads him to a path of pain and betrayal. As a once revered Continental Army leader, his appointment as Philadelphia's military governor exposes him to corruption, extravagant living, and the allure of Peggy Shippen, a Loyalist's daughter. Now he's accused of corruption and Arnold's dreams begin to unravel and he betrays the country he fought for by contacting British spy Major John André thr...
2024-08-09 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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The final calendar art for the Kickstarter is out! 🗓️ Featuring Historical Figures from some of your favorite series! How many people can you name in the pictures above?!
2024-08-08 21:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Benedict Arnold is not having a good New Year’s Day. Pale from blood loss, he lies in a makeshift hospital, a bullet freshly extracted from his leg. His invasion is a disaster but with half his army gone, Arnold still refuses to retreat. While Governor Carleton, despite having twice Arnold’s numbers, consolidates rather than sallying out, a highly cautious and criticized choice.
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2024-08-02 17:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Hello Historians, our next Extra History theme is VERSUS!
There's nothing in history like a good rivalry. Whether it's Athens vs. Sparta, Tesla vs. Edison, or Ernest Hemingway vs... uh... Everyone... some of the most interesting and entertaining stories in history deal with the clash of two opposing personalities or cultures.
This series, we're going to feature one of the great heavyweight bouts of world history. It could be two individuals fighting it out, o...
2024-07-30 15:35:08 +0000 UTC
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