The ballgame known as Pitz was often accompanied by human Sacrifice. Why? Strider covers what is known, and often debated about this Mesoamerican game as he seeks to answer to this question and more.

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Sources: Nationalgeographic.com ‘Top 10 Maya Secrets’ by Michael Shapiro 2012, Wikipedia.org, Researchgate.net ‘The ballgame, boxing and ritual blood sport in ancient mesoamerica’ by Kari Taube 2017, Metmuseum.org

Known as Copa '71, Mexico hosted the first ever unofficial women's World Cup of Soccer. Why is it still unofficial? Why has almost nobody heard of it even though hundreds of thousands of people attended the televised games? Strider searches for answers and more...

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Sources: Girlssoccernetwork.com ‘The Story Behind Copa ‘71: The Unofficial First Women’s World Cup’ by Rachel Gonzalez 2023, Theguardian.com ‘Copa 71: When 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women’s World Cup final’ by Matthew Hall 2023, Theguardian.com ‘A year after more than 50,000 turned up to watch Dick, Kerr Ladies play St Helens, a ban was introduced that was to last half a century’ by Suzanna Wrack 2022, Wikipedia.org, Britannica.com

The Renowned Muralist has inspired a generation of street artist. Unlike many artists, he was famous in his own time... perhaps even infamous. Strider examines 5 prominent works of River's. 

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Sources: Theartstory.org, Britannica.com, Artsy.net ‘5 Iconic Works By Diego Rivera’ by Alexxa Gotthardt 2019, Spanishmama.com, Wikipedia.org, Diegorivera.org, Illustrationhistory.org

The Epic Adventures of Mwindo are rich with metaphor and allusion. However, it is no illusion that this tiny hero had a massive impact on both Nyanga and Pygmy people. If you'e ever wanted to pin your dad you'll love this tale. 

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Sources: Myths, Legends & Sacred Stories: A Visual Encyclopedia by  Philip Wilkinson DK Publishing Penguin Random House  2019, Encyclopedia.com, Mythencyclopedia.com, Britannica.com, Academic-accelerator.com, Nerdfighteria.info, movieoutline.com

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Burning Man is not a festival. It is more! Legendary burner and hilarious comedian Cory Loykasek joins Strider to share exactly what burning man is. Maybe it's different for each individual? 

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Sources: Burningman.org, Wikipedia.org, Rgj.com, Britannica.com, The-sun.com, Medium.com ‘An Anthropological History of Burning Man’ by Daniel Morrison 2019, Reddit.com, Fractalenlightenment.com

Who started these things, and why do they have to scare Strider so bad? Maybe some answers as to how and why ghost stories started will help us all sleep better at night this spooky season. 

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Sources: history.com, Imperiumromanum.pl, Sju.edu, Bigthink.com by ‘Horror Fiction: The Unexpectedly Ancient Origins of Ghost Stories’ by Tim Brinkhoff, Smithsonianmag.com, Tableau.uchicago.edu ‘Two Perspectives On Ghsots’ As Told by Maureen Searcy, Washingtonpost.com ‘The Ghosts of Japan’  

Known as the, "cradle of humanity," the Great Rift Valley offers much more than the scenic views. Is this the region where all of us come from?

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Sources: Education.nationalgeographic.org, Britannica.com, Kids.britannica.com, Pbslearningmedia.org, Forbes.com ‘The Discovery Of The Great Rift Valley, Where Africa Is Splitting In Two’ by David Bressan 2018, Ngorongorocratertanzania.org, A-zanimals.com, Quora.com

In 1755 a massive quake literally changed the foundation of Portugal... for a time. Strider covers the lasting effects of the devastating natural disaster. That's not all Lisbon has to offer there are spies, romance, and much Moors (pun intended). 

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Sources: Britannica.com, Hakaimagazine.com ‘The Earthquake the brought Enlightenment’ by Laura Trethewey 2020, Peaceboat.org ‘The Salazar Dictatorship Still Haunting Portugal’ by Lea Gelfert, Juliane Hauschulz and Maximilian Wegener 2021, Historyextra.com ‘Your Guide to the Carnation Revolution’  by Emma Slattery Williams, Historyhit.com, Nationalgeographic.com, Jamesbondlifestyle.com, Algarvedailynews.com ‘Whatever Was Ian Flemming Doing in Estoril in 1941’ by James Mayor 2017

We all love a good story. Many of the oldest stories shape the world we know today. The characters involved influence the thoughts, actions and morals of not only those who hear or read it during that era, but beyond. The Eloquent Peasant of Egypt is one of those characters.  

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Sources: Worldhistory.org ‘The Eloquent Peasant & Egyptian Justice’ by Joshua J. Mark 2017, bbc.com, Pages.ucsd.edu, Eloquentpeasant.com, Kemetexperience.com, Britishmuseum.org

It can be argued whether the major capitalists of the Gilded age were American Dreamers executing it at its highest level or were they Robber Barons? When it comes to Jay Gould there is no argument. This dude was a Capital S Shmole.

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Sources: Washingtonpost.com ‘First Robber Baron Made Scrooge Look Sweet’ by Jerry Knight 1983, studentsofhistory.com, history.com