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Alexander the Great's Egypt: Crowning a God | Egyptian History

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · 10d

Just dropped! 👉 youtu.be/Td-OZjevfk0

Hailed as a liberator and crowned as Pharaoh, Alexander the Great ruled Egypt like a god.
But in death, his greatest general would steal the body of a king to crown himself. 🏺👑

Grigori Rasputin | Russian History | Extra History Complete

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · 17d

🙏 Holy Man
🎉 Party Guy
👀 Political Disaster

Let’s talk about Grigori Rasputin: the myth, the man, and the meltdown of imperial Russia.

👁️ youtu.be/2t3Wr4CR0X4

Escape Rooms: Manipulation for Fun and Profit! | Extra Credits Gaming

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · 24d

You thought escape rooms were about solving puzzles?
Buddy, the puzzle is YOU! 🔐
Find out how they really mess with your brain 👀 youtu.be/UMdQvYHyFdA

YouTube video by Extra Credits

American Mass Deportation 3: Military Solution | US History | Extra History

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Oct 6

Just dropped -> youtu.be/IYeFsSdLobU

In the 1950s, the U.S. launched a mass deportation campaign framed as a national security response. What began as a supposed crackdown on undocumented migration quickly turned into one of the most infamous and inhumane episodes in U.S. immigration history.

We Played Magic: The Gathering in the Real World

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 30

Follow @matthewkrol.nebula.tv and The Jet Lag Crew as they play a game of Magic The Gathering across New York City! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-TF...

YouTube video by Magic: The Gathering

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 24

👀 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

American Mass Deportation 2: Caught in the Middle| US History | Extra History

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you so much for the info! We will get that changed!

Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you so much for the info! We will get that changed!

American Mass Deportation 1: The First Crackdown | US History | Extra History

Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 6

🇺🇸 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

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Sep 1

!!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)

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 23

This makes sense!!

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 20

I can't believe we didn't get a statement from her! I'll be taking this issue right to the top!

Thanks so much for watching on Nebula!

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hopefully, we can get back to our Mythology Series in the future! We love making them!

Thanks again for watching us on Nebula!

Board Games are in Trouble, and it's NOT Why You Think | Extra Credits

Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 20

⏰ 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...

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 14

#ThisDayInHistory
Our favorite huckleberry, Doc Holliday, was born in 1851!

For more "Historical Happenings," like this, check out our Kickstarter: bit.ly/ExtraHistory...

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 6

#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...

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

Eddy Webb - Pugsteady @pugsteady.com · Aug 4

It's been a while since I've done a video for @extracredits.bsky.social, but I had some thoughts about the current issues with the tabletop industry, and that video is now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRL...

YouTube video by Extra Credits

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 3

We sure did!

📚✨Order The Books!✨📚 - Aurora

Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Aug 2

#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

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

Aurora Webcomic @aurorawebcomic.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎉 THE FIRST BOOK IS OUT! 🎉

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⟢⟡ Aurora Volume 1 is now AVAILABLE! ⟡⟣ ⫸ In the USA? You can get it from any of these: ⫷ And if you’re not in the USA, try these options for… If you liked the book, please feel free[…]↓ Read the rest...

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Jul 28

That's an A+ in our book for picking such a great topic!

Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Jul 28

One of our favorites!