The story of the pureblood Sith species, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Theatrical trailer for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

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Star Wars Explained explores the original lightsaber designs in Star Wars canon, Star Wars Legends, and even LEGO Star Wars!

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The canon history of the Sith, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Lightsaber crystals in Legends, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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The Legends story of Darth Bane's Order of the Sith Lords, from Star Wars Explained.

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Star Wards Explained tells the complete story of Vitiate, also known as Tenebrae, also known as Valkorion, also known as the Sith Emperor from Star Wars Legends.

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The story of the first Jedi Master that Darth Vader fought after Revenge of the Sith, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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A helpful guide for picking up Cait Sith's Ultimate Weapon, HP Shout.

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Every Dark Lord of the Sith in Canon and Legends

The Difference Between a Dark Jedi and a Sith

The similarities and differences between Moraband and Korriban.

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Star Wars Explained breaks down the timeline of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

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Star Wars Explained takes a look at the most famous extinct species in the Star Wars galaxy, like the Lasat, the Taung, and the original Sith species

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The canon story of the Clone Wars, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Star Wars Explained covers all of the wars from Star Wars canon

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Star Wars Explained talks about every major galactic conflict in Star Wars Legends, spanning hundreds of thousands of years

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Everything you need to know about the A Marriage Made in Heaven case in L.A. Noire

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Every Mandalore in Star Wars history, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Star Wars Explained covers everything you need to know before you see 'Solo: A Star Wars Story,' in theaters May 25th

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