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Ned Kelly - IV: Kelly Country - Extra History

Wanted by the law, Ned Kelly decides to strike back. He sets his sights on the banks.

Early Access! Ned Kelly part 3

Enjoy early access to the third episode in our Ned Kelly series!

Extra History Topic: Great Northern War!

The voters have spoken, and we will be covering the Great Northern War here on Extra History! This series will air in the summer of 2017. Thanks to everyone who voted!

Current Schedule: Ned Kelly --> Articles of Confederation --> Bronze Age Collapse --> Great Northern War

What Topic Should Extra History Cover?

What would you like to see us talk about on Extra History? Cast your vote for the topic(s) you like and let us know!

I set the poll up wrong, so we are starting it over again! Apologies, everyone. The poll will close on March 29 at 11:59pm PDT.

Q&A from March 26

We (Dan, Soraya, and David) held a Q&A today, mainly talking about Ned Kelly (but a few other topics always sneak in)!

CLOSED (Error): What Topic Should Extra History Cover?

UPDATE! I set the poll up wrong! Please send us your response on the NEW poll right here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/8577716

What would you like to see us talk about on Extra History? Cast your vote and let us know!

The poll will close on March 29 at 11:59pm PDT.

Q&A Starts in 2 Hours!

Just a reminder that our Q&A session starts 2 hours from this post, at 1pm Pacific time. See you there!

Ned Kelly - II: Under Suspicion - Extra History

Ned had earned the attention of the local police - and their ire. Soon, suspicion dogged his every action. 

Extra History Q&A: March 26 @ 1pm PDT

Join the Extra History team for a Q&A this Sunday, March 26 @ 1pm PDT! If you can't make it, visit the link now and leave your questions for us there so we can answer them on stream!

Creator Spotlight from Patreon

We sat down with Patreon and had a nice little chat about our history and our goals! Hope you enjoy it!

Ned Kelly - I: Becoming a Bushranger - Extra History

 "I am Ned Kelly. Bail up, or you are a dead man!" Learn the tale of Australia's most notorious outlaw!

Ned Kelly Music: Farewell to Greta

Music by the Sean and Dean Kiner: http://www.kinerbrothersmusic.com/extra-history/

New series begins this week! We asked the Kiner Brothers if they could revive this old piece of music that was Ned Kelly's favorite song about himself.  As usual, they blew us away!

Lyrics:

Farewell my home in Greta, now my sisters fare thee well
It breaks my heart that we must part but ...

♫ Catherine the Great: "Ascension in C" - Sean and Dean Kiner - Extra History

Don't miss the music video for Catherine's theme, Ascension in C!

Music by the Kiner Brothers: http://www.kinerbrothersmusic.com/extra-history/

Catherine the Great - Lies - Extra History

 James talks about the mistakes we made and the stories we left out in the tale of Catherine the Great!

Early Access Delay

We're running down to the wire with the Lies episode (it's a long'un) so there will be no early access this week! We're doing our best to have it ready on time Saturday.

Series Art: Catherine the Great

Artwork by Lil Chan.

When Sophia became Catherine, and later Empress, she had to change many things about herself, and leave many things behind. But even as she drifted away from her origins, she never entirely forgot the young woman so devoted to learning that she would get out of bed and wander the castle barefoot, rehearsing her lessons...

Q&A Archive: Watch What You Missed!

The Q&A from March 5 has been archived and you can catch it here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mgec23xr

Update: It looks like the Patreon video-preview here doesn't work, but if you open the link ( https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mgec23xr ) in its own tab/window, you should be able to watch the archive just fine!

Suggest an Extra History Topic!

Link: https://goo.gl/forms/I80b08xh3JAUTl4t1

The time has come to let us know what topics YOU would like to see on Extra History! Follow the link above and put your idea into our raffle hat.

We'll draw one suggestion at random, and it will be added to the list of topics voters can choose for the next Extra History mini-series. If the voters pick your suggestion, your name will be added to the "Sponsor" list fo...

Q&A is Now Live!

Last reminder, for obvious reasons. ;) Sorry this one has been so all over the place, but come join us on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mgec23xr

Q&A LINK: March 5 @ 1pm PST

Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mgec23xr

We found a place to host our Q&A! Let's try Crowdcast and see how it treats us, shall we? Please follow the link above to join the Q&A at 1pm PST on March 5.

There's a countdown clock at the link for those of you who want some help translating that into your timezone!

If you can't make the Q&A, feel free to leave questions in a comment on this post and I...

Q&A: March 5, 2017 @ 1pm PST

Q&A Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mgec23xr

Update: We found our new home! Let's see how Crowdcast treats us, shall we? The countdown clock link has been replaced with a link to the Crowdcast Q&A. Please follow this link at 1pm PST on March 5 to join the Q&A.

We will be holding an Extra History Q&A this Sunday, March 5 @ 1pm PST! Please see the link above for a handy co...

Catherine the Great - VI: Succession - Extra History

Being empress for so long had changed the once-idealistic Catherine. She did not even trust her own son and successor. 

$5 and $8 Tier Updates

Our Patreon launched over two years ago, and the donation tiers remained the same for most of that time. Recently (as some of you will remember), we started to change some of those rewards, hopefully making them more affordable or more reliable for you.

And here we go again! Starting March 1, the $5 Tier and $8 Tier will change to the following:

$5 Tier: Vote on Future Topics & Monthly Q&A

Summary: Vote on Future Topics every 7 weeks / Participate in Q&...

Q&A Delay

James and Dan are BOTH traveling, and despite our best efforts, we haven't been able to secure internet access steady enough to get them both on a Q&A this month. As a result, the February Q&A will be delayed until March. If you are a February supporter who will NOT be able to support at the $5 level in March, please send us a Patreon message or email soraya@extra-credits.net and we will make sure you get a link to the Q&A when it's held in March! We want to make sur...

Catherine the Great - V: Potemkin, Catherine's General, Advisor, and Lover - Extra History

Catherine the Great had many lovers during her life, but perhaps none meant so much to her as Grigory Potemkin.

Catherine the Great - IV: Reforms, Rebellion, and Greatness - Extra History

 Now that she ruled Russia, Catherine set out to reform it according to her grandest ideals. This proved...difficult. 

Catherine the Great - III: Empress Catherine at Last - Extra History

The conspiracy to seat Catherine on Russia's throne has been exposed. She must move quickly. And she does.

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Early Access Delay: Catherine Part 3

Some strange electronic devil cat got into the wires and messed up our final art file for Catherine Part 3, so early access will be delayed until at least tomorrow evening (and we may be rushing it all the way down to the wire on Saturday morning).  But to stay your appetite, please enjoy an early preview of Catherine as she finally takes the reins of power from her indolent husband!

Catherine the Great - II: Not Quite Empress Yet - Extra History

At last, Sophia (soon-to-be Catherine) met her gallant prince! Well. Maybe not so gallant. Maybe more like "galling." 

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Reminder: 2 Days to Get Simón Bolívar!

Only two days left to get your Simón Bolívar poster before it leaves our store forever! Grab it now: https://store.dftba.com/products/simon-bolivar-poster

Art by David Hueso