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Origin Of The Vampire Myth May 18, 2021

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Were vampires always B. Pitt, Cruise Daddy and Banderas style hot? Why was the Cullen Coven in Twilight totally different from any other vampires we've ever seen or read about? Strider seeks the answers to these questions and others like it. However, in order to find answers he must first find the origin of the vampire myth.

Sources: ‘The Intellectual Devotional’ by David S. Kidder & Noah D. Oppenheim 2010, History.com, thevampiresource. ‘Dr. Elizabeth Miller on Dracula: ‘The Stuff Of Nightmares”, Lagrange.edu ‘The Evolution of the Vampire in Fiction and Popular Culture’ Annie Shepherd, Screenrant.com ‘ Twilight: How Powerful Each Cullen Vampire Really Is’ by Adrienne Tyler, Theconversation ‘Vampire Myths Originated With A Real Blood Disorder’ by Michael Hefferon

Imhotep May 11, 2021

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In case the word, legend, isn't enough to describe how legit Imhotep was back in ancient Egypt then maybe these will suffice: doctor, priest, sage, poet, astrologer, architect and chief minister of Djoser. Imhotep is the only man to ever be elevated to a deity in Kemetic religion. Listen and find out why.

Sources: Hyperhistory.com, ‘World History Chart’ by Andreas Nothinger 1989 WHO ITMB, touregypt.net, duckseters.com, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com, Thevintagenews.com ‘The Ancient Egyptian Religion Making a Comeback In The Modern World” by Louise Flatley

Erik The Red May 04, 2021

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When you hear the word, Viking, you can't help but think of jacked dudes with beards posting up on boats. And that's tight. After chilling in that headspace for a bit, you might then think... didn't Vikings beat Christopher Columbus to the New World? They for sure did, but not until this dude Erik The Red made a colorful discovery of his own.

Sources: Wikipedia.org, ‘The Intellectual Devotional’ by David S. Kidder & Noah D. Oppenheim 2010 TID Volumes, LLC, Realmofhhistory.com, Britannica.com

Ishi: The Greatest Californian! With Guest Harmony McElligott Apr 27, 2021

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Perhaps the greatest way to describe, "the greatest Californian," is with his doctor's words, "... He closes a chapter of history. He looked upon us as sophisticated children—smart, but not wise.… His soul was that of a child, his mind that of a philosopher.”

Ishi's story is a tale of the past meeting the present; a paragon of how we must first look back before we can move forward.

Guest: Harmony McElligott follow him @harmonymcelligott Links to his stand up special below:

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Sources: Allthatsinteresting.com, Wikipedia.org, Youtube.com Thomas Potter ‘Ishi’, Ecyclopedia.com

Futurism Apr 20, 2021

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A huge part of getting stoked is getting fired up for the future. Just think about pre-gaming. Celebrating that grand anticipation of, "radical possibilities," for one's self and more importantly for all of us. As a fan of history Strider doesn't entirely agree with the modern art movement's condemnation of the past, but there is no question some legit works came out of Italy and Russia in the early 20th Century. Make you own interpretations as Strider shares his. It's art after all!

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Sources: theartstory.org, Wikipedia.org, Moma.org, Tate.org.uk, Galleryintel.com, Borisjulie.com

It's A Dank Off! Types Of Gladiators Apr 13, 2021

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When Strider hears the word Gladiator he immediately thinks of his high school volleyball highlight tape. Then, like everyone else he envisions Russell Crowe challenging the foundation of Rome from the sand of the Colosseum. What a dank movie! Russell gave it to all sorts of unfortunate dudes. Did those guys pick their gear and fighting style or was there gladiatorial positions like in modern day sports? Strider reviews and compares 8 main types of gladiators and declares which is the dankest.

Sources: Hisotryanswere.co.uk ‘What Were the Different Types of Gladiators?’, thecolosseum.org , Wikipedia.org, Redditt.com

Ching Shih: Gnarly Lady Pirate Captain Apr 06, 2021

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What is the best case scenario for a pirate sailing on any sea? Score some loot, become boys with the crew and not get injured or killed too quickly? Sounds about right. Well, Ching Shih has a very adult rated fairy tale of piracy. Her rise and... well continued rise is something only she could have done. What she did on the South China Sea is straight up piracy Hall of Fame type stuff. Strider recognizes that piracy and criminality go hand in and hand and it is not that aspect of Ching Shih's or any pirate's life that he wants to celebrate, but rather the scale and diplomatic sway of her floating empire.

Sources: wikipedia.org, Ancient-origins.net ‘Ching Shih - From Prostitue to Infamous Female Pirate’ by M R Reese, Youtube.com Invicta ‘Epic Moments in History - Ching Shih, Rise of the Pirate Queen’

Napoleon: General, Leader... Shmole? Mar 30, 2021

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Strider Debates whether or not Napoleon Bonaparte was in fact a shmole. Historians Johnathan Riley and Owen Connelly take differing approaches in their examination of the French Conqueror positing the question, was Napoleon a great military strategist and General or rather the epitome of a charismatic leader and swayer of mind and spirit?

"When speaking on the lives of individuals, there is no real way to determine the headspace one is in when they carry out the decisions that effectively alter history as we know it." Strider relies on the evidence available to determine Napoleon's shmoliness.

Primary Researcher: Jacob Lapinsky

Sources: Blundering to Glory: Napoleon’s Military Campaigns by Owen Connelly, Napoleon as a General: Command from the Battlefield to Grand Strategy by Johnathan Riley , Professor John Roth, San Jose State University, Military History through the Ages

The Oregon Trail Mar 23, 2021

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Road trips with the boys is one of the dankest things there is. Pioneering with your family and cruising the Oregon Trail is definitely no boys trip. The Oregon Trail is an arduous Westward journey toward a new life. This a rare instance where Strider can explore the subject as somewhat of a primary source as he has virtually ventured onto the trail many times.

Sources: wikipedia.org, worldvideogamehalloffame.org, History.com, Blm.gov ‘Facts About the Oregon Trail’, Oregontrailcenter.org

COMMODUS With Guest Harmony McElligott Mar 16, 2021

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Anyone who has ever seen the movie Gladiator is not only chill, but also definitely appreciates Joaquin Phoenix's dank portrayal of Emperor Commodus. Well, Strider's bro Harmony McElligott has recently seen a legit documentary on Commodus. So sit back and relax and Harmony shares some knowledge about the actual Emperor's exploits. Strider, having seen Gladiator upwards of 58 times, he has seen it 59 times, draws lines between fact and reality.

Learn more and laugh more with Harmony on instagram at @harmonymcelligott

Sources: Yahoo.com ‘How Beer Ruled The Ancient World’ by Candida Moss, Wikipedia.org, Ancient.eu ‘Commodus’ by Donald L. Wasson, Roman Empire Reign of Blood Netflix 2016

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