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

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.

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

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · 11d

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...

We Played Magic: The Gathering in the Real World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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!

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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...

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

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

We sure did!

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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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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!

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

One of our favorites!

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

#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

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Extra Credits Studios @extracredits.bsky.social · Jul 26

📺 Just dropped!: youtu.be/YtOVaF1qxS0%...
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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.⁠
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#ExtraHistory #McKinley #Imperialism #History

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

#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

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

🎨 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

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

Thank you so much for the support, and we can't wait to get that calendar on your wall!

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