👀 Our deep dive into American Mass Deportation continues as we talk about the U.S.'s love for Mexican labor and the “crisis and threats" migrants became during the Cold War. youtu.be/ggrlNv0rjiw

🇺🇸 From the Alien & Sedition Acts to the Chinese Exclusion Act, and Great Depression raids, America’s history of immigration crackdowns runs deep. And the echoes of these decisions are still with us. Learn more about it here: youtu.be/vk2RzFjX-gY

!!ALERT NOISE!!! Join the Extra Credits crew and friends as we do a live-play design breakdown of the first hour of the just-released Metal Gear Solid! at #PaxWest2025 ! Join us 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Blue Dragon Theatre (The Summit, Level 5)

⏰ Last chance! Our Kickstarter is closing soon, don’t miss your shot at exclusive merch, unique historical art, and our 2026 History Calendar! 👉 bit.ly/EH2026Calend...

#ThisDayInHistory Our favorite huckleberry, Doc Holliday, was born in 1851! For more "Historical Happenings," like this, check out our Kickstarter: bit.ly/ExtraHistory...

#ThisDayInHistory Bolivia Declared its Independence from Spain in 1825! 🇧🇴 Talk about main character energy! For more "Historical Happenings," like this, check out our Kickstarter: bit.ly/EH2026Calend...

The Board Game business is in trouble guys and @pugsteady.com is here to give you all deets.

#ThisDayInHistory A baddie named Eleanor of Aquitaine became the Queen of France in 1137. Which was only the first of two European powers she would dominate. For more "Historical Happenings," like this, check out our Kickstarter: bit.ly/EH2026Calend... 👑 #Queen #WomensHistory #History

"Incredibly hyped this masterpiece from Red of @overlysarcastic.bsky.social fame is finally dropping!!" - Matt

Backers! Voting for our exclusive Zoey Thumbtack Kickstarter item ends TONIGHT! Make your voice heard before time runs out: bit.ly/EH2026Calend... #Kickstarter #History #Calendar

#ThisDayInHistory Frederick Banting & Charles Best isolated insulin for the first time in 1921. A medical breakthrough that changed the lives of millions with diabetes. For more, check out our Kickstarter: bit.ly/EH2026Calend... 💉 #Insulin #MedicalHistory #Diabetes

📺 Just dropped!: youtu.be/YtOVaF1qxS0%... ⁠ From Hawaii to the Philippines, William McKinley's presidency quietly launched the U.S. onto the global stage, with all the conflict and controversy that followed.⁠ ⁠ #ExtraHistory #McKinley #Imperialism #History

#ThisDayInHistory Ford Motor Company sells its first Model A, in 1903. Paving the way for the Automobile industry & putting plenty of horses out of a job! 🚗>🐴 For more "Historical Happenings" check out our Kickstarter bit.ly/EH2026Calend... #henryford #kickstarter #calendar

🎨 New art drop! Our 2026 Extra History Calendar is packed with all-new daily historical events, and now we’re unveiling fresh artwork from the calendar! Get a first look and grab your copy on Kickstarter: bit.ly/EH2026Calend... #ExtraHistory #Kickstarter #HistoryNerds

🚨 It’s here! 🚨⁠ The Extra History 2026 Calendar Kickstarter is officially LIVE! 🎉⁠ With new art, new daily historical facts, exclusive merch voted on by you, and Early Bird rewards if you're quick!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Grab yours now: bit.ly/EH2026Calend...

📅 Mark your calendars, Extra Historians! Our 2026 Extra History Calendar Kickstarter drops Tuesday, July 22 @ 8am PT / 11am ET! 🗓️ New art 📦 Better shipping 🗳️ More voting 🎁 Exclusive merch 👉 Bookmark now & don’t miss Early Bird perks: bit.ly/ExtraHistory... #Kickstarter

There was ONE unbreakable rule in the Royal Navy - Do NOT lose one of His Majesty’s ships! ⚓️ Catch up on what really happened after the infamous Mutiny on the Bounty in our latest episode here: youtu.be/-JJuH5F5dmo #history #navy

🚨 Hey Chooms! Our founder, James Portnow just dropped the announcement for his latest creation: Cyberpunk Legends. 💾⚡Want in? You can get all the hot deets here: presale.nightcrewgames.com/1 AND an exclusive Johnny Silverhand card! #CyberpunkLegends #Boardgames #TabletopGames

Paradise lost. Coconuts stolen. Tempers ignited. 💥 Mutiny erupts aboard the HMS Bounty, launching Captain Bligh on a harrowing 4,000-mile fight for survival. 📺 Watch the chaos unfold: youtu.be/p0eOXXKMLCA

A HUGE thanks to the EC community & all these lovely guests for helping raise $5,000 for @bestfriendsanimals.bsky.social‬ PLUS this will be matched due their Best Friends Day campaign!! You all helped a ton of animals. I am incredibly grateful & couldn't have asked for a better Bday present.❤️

Our newest series, Mutiny on the Bounty just dropped! 👉 youtu.be/i8p4Uv6Hpjs 🌊 Betrayal. Survival. Revenge. Decide for yourself: Who was the real villain aboard the Bounty? #ExtraHistory #Naval #History

Take control (literally) and mess with Matt during his Fallout 4 Charity Stream via Crowd Control! 🎮💥 Special guest, chaos, and prizes await! youtube.com/live/1VdwluJ...

Matt’s not holding back! 😤 See him go all in on what needs to be abolished from society—NO mercy!

🔥 The President that took on the titans of industry and won!⁠ Theodore Roosevelt is back in our latest Extra History Complete, and he’s ready to bust some trusts. 🐻⚒️⁠ ⁠ 💥 Watch now: youtu.be/qhweYlMlk3s ⁠ #ExtraHistory #TheodoreRoosevelt #TrustBuster

🎬⚔️ Two games. Two movies. One ultimate showdown. Join us at PAX East as we battle it out: Minecraft vs. Until Dawn — which adaptation deserves cinematic glory? 📍 Dragonfly Theater 🕧 12:30 PM EST #PAXEast #GameToScreen #Minecraft #UntilDawn

History of Cats 3 just dropped! youtu.be/0JV9oyb8Uo4 Where we will trace how our whiskered overlords went from pests to pets, and finally to internet icons! #History #CatMemes

The History of Cats has just dropped! youtu.be/zK1Mpx9h-I8 ⁠ ⁠ From their wild ancestors in North Africa to their modern reign over the internet, cats have walked a fascinating path through history! 🐈‍⬛ ❤️ 🐾⁠ ⁠ #History #Cats⁠ #Caturday

Little Goodwin Wharton was the son of a powerful aristocrat & he desperately sought to carve out his own legacy in life. Whether it was in politics, treasure hunting, alchemy, OR, ruling a mystical underground fairy kingdom. He would be something special, fairy royalty! 🧚‍♀️https://youtu.be/bN0363lM3OM

Savior or Antichrist? The finale to 'The Unholy Roman Emperor Frederick II" just dropped on YouTube! youtu.be/4GZPc68Kz2w 👑 ✨️ #History #FrederickII

Revolution, exile, and an unexpected kidnapping?! Sun Yat-sen's journey to overthrow the Qing Dynasty was anything but ordinary. From Honolulu to Hong Kong, Tokyo to London, he fought to reshape China as the 'Forerunner of the Democratic Revolution' 🇨🇳✨ #SunYatSen #History youtu.be/sUi-yNyCNek

When we last left Frederick II, he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, but Frederick’s relationship with the papacy has soured. Leaving him excommunicated as he embarks upon his controversial crusade to reclaim Jerusalem without a single battle! Learn all the juicy details here: youtu.be/ottbSSTiCcw

Frederick II dropped this weekend! youtu.be/IkWE_BNkMLY From crusades and coronations to rebellions and rivalries, this is the story of a feral boy king who grew into one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages.

A year of starvation, mass evictions, and emigration. The Irish Potato Famine wasn’t just a natural disaster, it was fueled by politics, prejudice, and greed. Join us on a tragic chapter in history that reshaped nations. 🌍🥔 #IrishHistory #PotatoFamine

If you missed our Extra Mythology-themed D&D Actual Play “Cryptids for Christmas”, it's time to catch up on those seasonal shenanigans now! youtu.be/xDhd_L3Jlr4 @matthewkrol.nebula.tv @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social @persephiroth.bsky.social @whatwilliplay.bsky.social @geoffreyz.bsky.social

Join us NOW for a D&D one-shot that follows 5 Cryptid's & their plan to throw a winter holiday rager in opposition to the school's new “No Winter Festivities” policy! www.twitch.tv/extracredits/ @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social @persephiroth.bsky.social @matthewkrol.nebula.tv @causticchemist.bsky.social

🎉 Black Friday Deals are HERE! 👉 extracredits.store We’ve fully restocked a TON of items you’ve requested just in time for some “historical” Black Friday deals! 🛍️ 🔥 Get 20% OFF everything in the store with code: BLACKFRIDAY 📅 Until Dec 2nd. While supplies last!! 💥

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!

Stay safe, eat lots of snacks, and have a Happy Holiday!

So sad that I’ll be missing Pax this year but we got some amazing guests lined up for our Design Club LIVE Panel on the Elden Rings expansion Shadow of the Erdtree at 2PM. Make sure to catch it at the Firebird Theater! - Kat #PAXWest2024

Just Dropped on YouTube! youtu.be/WI7TTeqrZm4 In the aftermath of the assassination of Bear’s Rib, Sitting Bull emerges as a beacon of defiance against oppressive government policies. Through strategic warfare & unwavering resilience, Sitting Bull inspires his people to resist oppression!

May your Valentine's Day be filled with all the things you love! ❤️ The EC Crew

Pigs: History's Greatest Villains? - youtu.be/0_S0dlpMsBQ From exploration companions to environmental juggernauts. The impact of feral pigs on native bird species is a global issue, affecting wetlands, disrupting nesting sites, and even changing entire environments.

Journey back to the golden age of tabletop games. See the rise of board games & the industry storm that every hobby store faces today. With Amazon, MTG Arena, COVID, & supply chain issues we wonder, Is the Internet Killing Our Board Game Stores? 🎲 youtu.be/w4a9yqWcYtg ⁠⁠

If you're interested in what our Extra History writer @robertrath.bsky.social has to say about Ridley Scott's Napoleon, then check out his guest appearance on The Only* Podcast About Movies! tinyurl.com/ysz5zfbx

It's time for a charity stream! Come join us on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/extracredits

Unlike Ridley Scott’s - Napoleon, we promise no actual pyramids were harmed in the making of our historical tale. To watch Napoleon's Campaign in Egypt click here: youtu.be/UjoS_uTtmTs #ExtraHistory #History

Remember when games were more than pixels on a screen? They were portals to friends, and communities, with shared adventures. But in today's hyper-connected gaming world, why loneliness is a growing concern? youtu.be/oNJm9mTPwFQ

From all of us here at Extra Credits, ⁠ ⁠ We hope you have a safe and happy Friendsgiving.⁠ ⁠ Eat lots of food and have lots of fun with your loved ones! ⁠ ⁠

Join us by the campfire as we unravel the haunting legend of The Wild Hunt with Dando and his spectral dogs in our newest Extra Mythology episode on YouTube! youtu.be/ou4_-6yBLyk

🎮️ Ever noticed how some game elements feel just right, even if you can't pinpoint why? youtu.be/UhiIGahxHPA Dive with us into the meticulously crafted world of game design – particularly, the intriguing genius behind Genshin Impact's login screen.