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Hidden Histories: Writing Secret Past Events That Shape Your World
Every world has a past—but not every story knows how to use it.
In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks down how to create hidden histories—those forgotten wars, buried empires, and ancient betrayals that quietly shape the present day. You’ll learn how to make history matter without info-dumping, and how to let your players uncover the past one mystery at a time.
What You’ll Learn:
Get the Printable Toolkit:
Download the Hidden Histories Toolkit on Patreon for templates, prompts, and examples you can drop into any setting.
Support the channel and buy some soap! (Bearded10 for 10% off order)
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Every world has a past—but not every story knows how to use it.
In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian breaks down how to create hidden histories—those forgotten wars, buried empires, and ancient betrayals that quietly shape the present day. You’ll learn how to make history matter without info-dumping, and how to let your players uncover the past one mystery at a time.
What You’ll Learn:
Get the Printable Toolkit:
Download the Hidden Histories Toolkit on Patreon for templates, prompts, and examples you can drop into any setting.
Support the channel and buy some soap! (Bearded10 for 10% off order)