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The Fantasy Historian

The Fantasy Historian

Written by: The Fantasy Historian
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I love biology, history, fantasy, and teaching! This weird combination led me to start this channel; taking a look at monsters from across the world and time to see how they inspired the fantasy genre in all its forms (books, TTRPGS, video games, movies, etc), but mostly D&D Monster Manuals. TLDR: MONSTERS!!! Pull up a seat and relax, I post every Friday evening-night around 5:30PM EST or later.The Fantasy Historian World
Episodes
  • What Happens When an Adventurer Gets Lost in a Bag of Holding? | Bagman Lore

    What Happens When an Adventurer Gets Lost in a Bag of Holding? | Bagman Lore
    Apr 28 2026

    Monster Manual Spotlight #17 The Bagman

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    In this Monster Spotlight, we will be taking a closer look at how the Bagman came to be and tips for writing a horror filled campaign!Original Cover art by: Steven Oakley/WOTC

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    See YouTube video for sources: https://youtu.be/7kn-PmuDgXA

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    Researched, Written, Edited, and Narrated by yours truly: The Fantasy Historian
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    18 mins
  • D&D's Most Unsettling Monster? | Gibbering Mouther Lore

    D&D's Most Unsettling Monster? | Gibbering Mouther Lore
    Apr 28 2026

    Monster Manual Spotlight #16 Gibbering Mouther


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    In this Monster Spotlight, we will be taking a closer look at everything you need to know about the Gibbering Mouther: its lore, its ecology, biology, and history.

    Original Cover art by: Paul Scott Canavan/WOTC

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    See YouTube video for sources: ⁠https://youtu.be/pPK21If23KI

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    Researched, Written, Edited, and Narrated by yours truly: The Fantasy Historian
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    18 mins
  • D&D's Most Dangerous Assassin? | Fetch Lore

    D&D's Most Dangerous Assassin? | Fetch Lore
    Apr 28 2026

    Monster Manual Spotlight #15 Fetch


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    In this Monster Spotlight, we will be taking a closer look at everything you need to know about the Fetch: its lore, its ecology, biology, and history. To find the Fetch, we have to do a little bit of digging. The Fetch appeared in the AD&D 2e Dragonlance Monster Compendium and the 3.5e Dragonlance Campaign Setting. As odd as the name sounds, it is based off of the Irish Fetch, an ill omen of impending death upon those that see it.

    Original Cover art by: Dallas Williams/WOTC

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    See YouTube video for sources: https://youtu.be/j42eLYZA9do

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    Researched, Written, Edited, and Narrated by yours truly: The Fantasy Historian
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    22 mins
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