Listen to "The Infinite Steppe," the theme song of our series on Genghis Khan! Music by Sean and Dean Kiner: http://bit.ly/23isQfx
2018-03-30 17:31:20 +0000 UTC View PostYou can register for the Q&A at this link, and also post questions! An archive of the Q&A is also available at this link as soon as we finish. 2018-03-25 22:59:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Genghis Khan wanted to establish a long-lasting legacy of conquering and growth for the Mongols, but at what cost? Even his own sons fought each other for the throne. Would peace truly last in the lan...
2018-03-23 17:31:00 +0000 UTC View PostAlright folks, it's that time again... what topic would you like to see us cover on Extra History? Send in your suggestions before 11:59pm on Sunday, March 25!
Join the Extra History team for a Q&A this Sunday, March 25 @ 5pm PT!
If you can't make it at that time, visit the link above and post your question there - we'll see it when we go live! An arch...
2018-03-22 17:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
The man now known as Genghis Khan, leader of all Mongols, was ready to show the world what he was made of. He acted in fairness towards his own people and happily began integrating Chinese citizens an...
2018-03-16 17:30:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Temüjin had a plan: a set of strategies to keep amassing wealth and followers for himself while keeping unity between all the disparate Mongol tribes he was collecting. But Jamukha and Ong Khan had o...
2018-03-09 18:34:09 +0000 UTC View Post
A tragic beginning, a daring escape, and a rise to power. The steppe has come to life with gossip:
Could young upstart Temujin be the one to defy custom and unite the Mongol clans under one ruler? 2018-03-03 05:46:08 +0000 UTC View Post
These world leaders had begun the Cuban missile crisis thinking of politics as a chessboard, a game of moves and counter-moves. But by the end they realized, almost too late, that they were throwing d...
2018-03-01 18:24:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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2018-02-26 00:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Join the Extra History team for a Q&A this Sunday, February 25 @ 5pm PT!
If you can't make it at that time, visit the link above and post your question there - we'll see it when we go live! An a...
2018-02-24 05:05:18 +0000 UTC View Post
When Temüjin needed help to find his kidnapped wife, Börte, his blood brother and friend Jamukha came to his aid, and the two eventually combined their camps and families. But peace would not last l...
2018-02-23 18:04:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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After President Kennedy's television address, tensions are risin...
2018-02-22 18:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
As a child, Temüjin was afraid of the world, saddened by its cruelty and an outcast from his own tribe. But his mother, Hoelun, passed on her risk-taking personality to him, a boy who would one day b...
2018-02-16 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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An eye for an eye, a missile for a missile--that's how the saying goes, right? So thought the Soviet Union and the United States in the earl...
2018-02-15 18:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We had a tight race this weekend, but ultimately the 1918 Flu Pandemic won out. Look for this series in the midsummer of 2018!
Current Schedule: Genghis Khan --> Empire of Mali --> The History...
2018-02-13 00:37:18 +0000 UTC View PostWhat topic would you like us to see on Extra History? Cast your vote below and let us know! This series will air in early fall of 2018.
Current Schedule: Genghis Khan --> Empire of Mali --> Th...
2018-02-10 18:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostWe have some great episodes lined up, but unfortunately a personal emergency came up for some crew members. They're doing well, but in the interest of not pushing them during this difficult time, we'v...
2018-02-07 06:35:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Listen to "Immortal Soul," the theme song of our series on Khosrau Anushirawan! Music by Sean and Dean Kiner: 2018-02-03 11:03:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's talk about how we crafted the Khosrau series, and let's discuss the complex and varied perspectives we find in researching history. It's time for another Lies episode!
Additional resour...
2018-02-03 10:58:59 +0000 UTC View PostWe're still putting together the Lies segment for our recently completed Khosrau series, and we hope to have it ready for early-access patron viewing tonight!
Thank you for your understanding ...
2018-02-02 19:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Back when this Patreon crossed the $12,000 milestone (and holy moly, we can't believe it's gone even further than that, but THANK YOU), we promised you series art. Our intention at the time was to giv...
2018-02-01 23:32:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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2018-01-28 20:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
She was the most ferocious pirate China had ever known. She was a powerful fleet commander, a sharp businesswoman, and a consummate strategist. She was Cheng I Sao, leader of the Pirate Confederation,...
2018-01-26 18:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
What topic would you like to see us cover on Extra History? Send in your suggestions before 11:59pm on Sunday, January 28!
Link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/rly64aie
Join the Extra History team for a Q&A this Sunday, January 28 @ 1pm PT! If y...
2018-01-26 00:19:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Plague had brought an end to Khosrau's war against Justinian, but Justinian's nephew soon reignited the rivalry. Khosrau was at the peak of his political power and eager to crush this young upstart pe...
2018-01-19 20:30:49 +0000 UTC View PostUpdate: We got one! Thanks to David Malcolm for the suggestion below.
Patrons, our need is nearest! Due to a personal emergency (don't worry, everyone's okay! Schedules just needed to mov...
2018-01-14 11:26:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Justinian had been meddling in his affairs, and Khosrau had the proof. It was time for a holy war!
2018-01-12 18:31:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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Join Soraya, Nick, James, and invisible Rob for an Extra History Q&A about K...
2017-12-30 21:03:46 +0000 UTC View Post