Here’s a page organizing all the Mario 101 content, in chronological order. Mario 101 is a ongoing series about the history of Mario and the Super Mario games. Initially it was posted in seven parts, but I decided after the fact to make it something I can return to and update.
Mario 101: Part One
The weird history of Super Mario, beginning with his earliest pixelated days… in Donkey Kong and maybe even before that?
Mario 101: Part Two
The history of Bowser, Peach and Toad as they were introduced in Super Mario Bros.
Mario 101: Part Three
The origins of the Goomba, the Koopa Troopa and all the classic SMB enemies.
Mario 101: Part Four
Spoiler: Super Mario Bros. 2 was more than a dream, and in its earliest incarnation was meant to star Mario.
Mario 101: Part Five
The lesser-discussed aspects of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World.
Mario 101: Part Six
All the Donkey Kong Country lore I didn’t put in part one, plus the history of Yoshi and Yoshi’s Island.
Mario 101: Part Seven
Wario, Daisy, and all the supporting characters you love! Also Stanley the Bugman is here also.
Mario 101: Part Eight
Leftovers, including but not limited to Foreman Spike, Madame Broode, the Mushroom King and the infamous field horsehair plants.