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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.  Go to HelloFresh.com/DANKFREE and use code DANKFREE for FREE breakfast for life! Take care of yourself from the bottom up this holiday season.  Visit HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK and use promo code DANK for 10% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson 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.  Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code DANK, and new customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more! Only on DraftKings Casino with promo code DANK.  patreon.com/striderwilson 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 Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia). Please play responsibly.  In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia.  All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org. 21+.  Physically present in Connecticut/Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia only.  Void in Ontario. One per opted-in new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Max match $100 in casino credits which require 1x play-thru within 7 days.  See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash player’s choice. Restrictions apply.

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?  Get 55% off at Babbel.com/DANK.  Cory Loykasek: @officialmollybro @dressupgang patreon.com/striderwilson 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.  Right now, Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK patreon.com/striderwilson 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? Go to HelloFresh.com/50dank and use code 50dank for 50% off plus free shipping! patreon.com/striderwilson 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).  Stop wiping and start washing.  Go to HELLOTUSHY.COM/DANK and use promo code DANK for 10% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson 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.   Get started RIGHT NOW, with 55% off your Babbel subscription. Go to Babbel.com/DANK. Stop wiping and start washing.  Go to HELLOTUSHY.com/DANK and use promo code DANK for 10% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson 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. Primary Research Performed by Harry Morfit Head to FACTOR MEALS.com/dank50 and use code dank50 to get 50% off.  Go to DADGRASS.COM/DANK for 20% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Washingtonpost.com ‘First Robber Baron Made Scrooge Look Sweet’ by Jerry Knight 1983, studentsofhistory.com, history.com

How could a tiny little island hold so much sway over so many Ancient Greek city-states? Is there a golden combo of location, faith and finance that makes certain places special or is simply one greater power forcing its way?  Go to HelloFresh.com/50DANK and use code 50DANK for 50% off plus free shipping! Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code DANK, New customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more! patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Worldhistory.org ‘Delos’ by Mark Cartwright, Thoughtco.com ‘What is the Origin of the Pyrrhic Victory?’ by N.S. Gill, Britannica.com, Getty.edu “‘I am Isis’: The Role Of Speech In The Cult Of Isis’ by Martin Bommas, Wikipedia.org Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia). Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia.  All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit c c p g dot org. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut/Michigan/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/West Virginia only. Void in Ontario.  One per opted-in new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Max match $100 in casino credits which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. See terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash player’s choice. Restrictions apply.  

Medical treatment before many of the inventions/theories/methods covered in this episode would have been brutal to say the least. Which of these advances in medicine had the longest lasting impact on humanity?  Get started RIGHT NOW, with 55% off your Babbel subscription. Go to Babbel.com/DANK. Stop wiping and start washing.  Go to HELLOTUSHY.com/DANK and use promo code DANK for 10% off your first order. patreon.com/striderwilson Sources: Historyextra.com ‘Victorian Medicine: Why the 19th Century was a Time of Seismic Medical Change’ by Charlotte Hodgman 2022, Interestingengineering.com, Nobelprize.org, Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ‘Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination’ by Stephan Riedal 2005, Nationalgeographic.org