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 bega...
2024-10-25 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 pseudoscien...
2024-10-18 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2024-10-15 19:45:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2024-10-11 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Julie d'Aubigny" History series here: https://youtu.be/6QaBYLAOaSY Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 4400x5600 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:26:59 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Field of the Cloth of Gold" History series here: https://youtu.be/bhi0aUQRoeg Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 2480x3508 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:11:43 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Grigori Rasputin - The Mad Monk" History series here: https://youtu.be/vHQUAb4v94I Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 3307x4677 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:07:13 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Saladin & the 3rd Crusade" History series here: https://youtu.be/ReE35Lj_iTs Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 2480x3508 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:06:20 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Siege of Vienna" History series here: https://youtu.be/MxZ9coEkd-U Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 2480x3508 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:05:22 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Sun Yat-sen - A Killing in Hong Kong" History series here: https://youtu.be/01vuhp5WgXM Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 2480x3508 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:03:53 +0000 UTC View Post
A printable poster inspired by our "Teddy Roosevelt the Trustbuster" History series here: https://youtu.be/reWe7POryt0 Deliverable: 1 .png image file Dimensions: 2480x3508 Art by: David Hueso Free for $10 Memberships and up!
2024-10-10 20:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ch...
2024-10-08 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
📜 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? 2024-10-08 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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, broa...
2024-10-04 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2024-09-27 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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)...
2024-09-26 00:48:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2024-09-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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...
2024-09-06 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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...
2024-08-30 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 electrify...
2024-08-27 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 ...
2024-08-24 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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 prepare...
2024-08-23 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
📜 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 ...
2024-08-20 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 s...
2024-08-16 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 View Post
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 Loyalis...
2024-08-09 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 View Post
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 t...
2024-08-02 17:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 opposin...
2024-07-30 15:35:08 +0000 UTC View Post
