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Africa: Zulu Empire III - Diamonds in South Africa - Extra History
The discovery of diamonds shatters the tense peace between European colonists and the Zulu people.
Upcoming Topic: Admiral Yi of Korea!
In the closest vote we've seen since Extra History began, Admiral Yi edged out the Ottoman Empire to become a future topic for the show! This series will likely air in August or September, after Justinian and the First Crusades.
2015-05-29 07:54:40 +0000 UTC View PostEarly Access! Chapter 3: Diamonds in South Africa
The discovery of diamonds shatters the tense peace between European colonists and the Zulu people.
2015-05-29 07:52:21 +0000 UTC View PostRecommended: Gaijin Goombah's Culture Shock
If you missed the post about it last week, we recommend you check out Gaijin Goombah's episode about the Sengoku Basara game series! It's a great way to learn more about the Sengoku Jidai leaders we covered on Extra History, albeit with (as Gaijin Goombah puts it) "an anime style filter" over the history. Fun!
2015-05-29 00:46:11 +0000 UTC View PostReminder: Vote on an Extra History Topic!
Today is the last day to vote on what you'd like to see Extra History cover in the future! We've got a tight battle going on here so make sure you cast your vote before midnight (PDT) tonight! Link: http://bit.ly/1FRS7EC DEADLINE: Thursday, May 28 at 11:59pm PDT Upcoming Topics: Zulu Empire -- Justinian and Theodora -- First Crusades -- This Vote
2015-05-28 17:36:34 +0000 UTC View PostSneak Peek! Henry Bartle Frere
The discovery of diamonds in South Africa piques the interest of Great Britain's government. Enter Henry Bartle Frere, former governor of Bombay, who has designs of his own on Zulu territory.
2015-05-27 04:21:05 +0000 UTC View PostVote on an Extra History Topic!
What topics would you like to see us cover on Extra History? Vote here and let us know! We use approval voting, which means that you can (and should!) vote on as many topics as interest you, whether that's just one topic or all four. The topic with the greatest amount of voter consensus will be the winner, and will air this fall following the First Crusades series! Link: http://bit.ly/1FRS7EC DEADLINE: Thursday, May 28 at 11:59pm PDT ...
2015-05-26 01:20:40 +0000 UTC View PostMissed the Q&A? Catch up!
If you couldn't attend this month's Q&A, come catch it in the archive! A little bit of behind the scenes geekery over Zulu history, the Crusades, and the grand reveal of this month's topic raffle winner... Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/q-a-saturday-may-23-at-1pm-pdt--2
2015-05-23 21:22:27 +0000 UTC View PostMay Q&A Now Live!
Join James, David, and Soraya for this month's Q&A! Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/q-a-saturday-may-23-at-1pm-pdt--2
2015-05-23 20:06:41 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A Starts in 1.5 Hours! (1pm PDT)
We're going live with the May Q&A in one and a half hours, at 1pm PDT! Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/q-a-saturday-may-23-at-1pm-pdt--2 Have questions, but can't make the Q&A? Post them on the Spreecast link (above) or leave them in the comments here!
2015-05-23 18:34:59 +0000 UTC View PostAfrica: Zulu Empire II - The Wrath of Shaka Zulu - Extra History
Shaka Zulu's hunt for revenge continues... but the rage that drives him may be his biggest weakness.
2015-05-23 15:47:52 +0000 UTC View PostEarly Access! Chapter 2: The Wrath of Shaka Zulu
Shaka's hunt for revenge continues, creating waves of displacement across Africa... but the rage that drives him may be his biggest weakness.
2015-05-22 08:54:52 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A: Saturday, May 23 at 1pm PDT
We've got the times sorted out, and picked out a time for the Q&A! Dan's away for the weekend so let's do some crazy stuff and make him jealous he missed out! Time: Saturday, May 23 at 1pm PDT Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/q-a-saturday-may-23-at-1pm-pdt--2 Have questions, but can't make the Q&A? Post them on the Spreecast link (above) or leave them in the comments here!
2015-05-19 06:49:30 +0000 UTC View PostAfrica: Zulu Empire - Shaka Zulu Becomes King - Extra History
Who is Shaka Zulu, and how did he rise from humble beginnings to create an empire that changed the face of Africa?
2015-05-16 14:24:47 +0000 UTC View PostEarly Access! Zulu Empire: Shaka Zulu Becomes King
Who is Shaka Zulu, and how did he rise from humble beginnings to create an empire that changed the face of Africa?
2015-05-15 10:14:27 +0000 UTC View PostSneak Peek! Young Shaka
Did you know that the famous Shaka Zulu was an illegitimate son, never intended to inherit the Zulu kingdom? But he certainly wasn't going to let that hold him back.
2015-05-14 08:59:32 +0000 UTC View PostMay Q&A: Times and Feedback!
The Q&A session this month will take place on the weekend of May 23, but we want to hear from you about what time to schedule it during the weekend! We'd also love to hear your feedback on the Q&A sessions overall. Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTH7MP8 Deadline: 11:59pm PDT on Thursday, May 14 We've noticed that far more people respond to the surveys than wind up attending the Q&A, and we're curio...
2015-05-13 09:47:26 +0000 UTC View PostEngland: South Sea Bubble - Lies - Extra History
Confused by the economics of the South Sea Bubble? James clears it up and tells bonus stories about Robert "It was Me" Walpole!
2015-05-09 13:48:18 +0000 UTC View PostEarly Access! South Sea Bubble Lies
Confused by the economics of the South Sea Bubble? James clears it up and tells some bonus stories about Robert "It was Me" Walpole. Link: http://bit.ly/1JvaLPY
2015-05-08 07:46:03 +0000 UTC View PostApril 2015 Patreon supported
Thank you so much for the support this month!
2015-05-01 06:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostSneak Peek! The Zulu Empire
Our WEEKLY series on the Zulu Empire starts on May 16! This series will be four episodes long, plus Lies... and maybe a little bonus at the end!
2015-05-01 03:32:18 +0000 UTC View PostDeus Vult: The First Crusade!
The votes have been cast, and the voters have chosen a new topic for Extra History! The First Crusades series will air in summer 2015, after the Zulu and the Justinian series. Here were the results! 493: Europe Middle Ages - The First Crusade: Deus Vult, God Wills It 383: Roman Republic - Cincinnatus: Warrior, Farmer, and Savior of Rome 305: World War I - Invasion of Belgium: The War Clouds are Gathering 242: American Revolution - Benedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor 14: N/A We're looking forwar...
2015-04-27 02:40:13 +0000 UTC View PostEngland: South Sea Bubble V: One Little Green Ledger - Extra History
To squeal or not to squeal? The fate of Parliament rests in the hands of one crooked bookkeeper.
2015-04-25 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostEarly Access! Chapter 5: One Little Green Ledger
Now that the South Sea Bubble has popped, what happens to the people who profited from it? It all depends on one man with a little green ledger. P.S. If you're a $5 patron, make sure you check your feed! The vote for a future topic is going on now, and last month many of you did not see the notification, so please look for it!
2015-04-24 16:43:17 +0000 UTC View PostReminder: Vote on an Extra History Topic!
If you haven't yet, make sure you cast your vote for an Extra History topic before the poll closes on Saturday, April 25, at 11:59pm PDT! Link: http://svy.mk/1blOA43
2015-04-23 21:33:13 +0000 UTC View PostMusic for the Zulu Series
One of the challenges of producing the Extra History series has been finding appropriate music that we can license for our outro at the end of the episode. We think that's a lot better than a generic theme song, but between the historical age and sometimes the obscurity of our content, it can be a bit difficult to find the right material! Enter Sean and Dean Kiner, fellow fans and patrons of the show. They saw our milestone goal to hire a musician at $12,000 per month, and as professional musici...
2015-04-22 17:53:00 +0000 UTC View PostVote on an Extra History Topic!
We've got the Zulu Empire coming up with Justinian and Theodora right around the corner, but the wheels of history keep turning and it's time to figure out where we're headed next! Vote in our newest poll and let us know which topics you'd most like to see us cover. Deadline: Saturday, April 25 at 11:59pm PDT Link: http://svy.mk/1blOA43
2015-04-20 19:19:09 +0000 UTC View PostWatch the Q&A Recording!
If you missed the Q&A, we've got a recording available for the next two weeks! Check it out for a cameo from Carrie Floyd and discussion of both current and upcoming series. Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/april-q-a-sunday-1pm-pdt Also, skip to the end where James asks a question: how interested would you folks be in having us do one-off episodes that summarize the context for a certain his...
2015-04-19 21:16:00 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A Live!
Come join us to talk about the South Sea Bubble, the Zulu Empire, AND Justinian and Theodora! It's raining history in here. Link: http://www.spreecast.com/events/april-q-a-sunday-1pm-pdt
2015-04-19 20:18:07 +0000 UTC View Post