Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

By: Dan Carlin
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  • In "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners.
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  • Show 72 - Mania for Subjugation II

    Show 72 - Mania for Subjugation II
    Jan 3 2025
    Is it safe to hand control of the deadliest army in the world to a 20-year old? If you are Thracian, Triballian, Illyrian or Theban, the answer is definitely no. Alexander becomes king and fights off threats to his rule in all directions.
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    3 hrs and 51 mins
  • Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation

    Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
    Jun 7 2024
    What's the recipe for making a historically world-class apex predator? In the case of Alexander the Great, it might be the three Ns: Nature, Nurture, and Nepotism.
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    4 hrs and 12 mins
  • Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II

    Show 70 - Twilight of the Aesir II
    Nov 19 2023
    Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it's debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia's neighbors
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    6 hrs and 23 mins

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thank you brother

sometimes when your dude that's read oriental heritage, or some other Uber history dork text,
(and by have read I obviously mean listen to on audible now available you should totally pick it up.)
It can feel very lonely other people don't seem to know who Sargon was, or why Darius was the evil genius super villain emperor he was. so thank you big man for reading the books I love and I'm talking about them on the interwebs.

Persian fire by Tom Holland is available on audible
The great courses includes all of Ken Harrell's stuff which you should totally read as well (read)

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excellent series!!

This is an amazing series!! My son recommended this and I'm totally hooked. I'll be listening to everything Dan has done and will do!!

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indepth and engaging

Thorough and entertaining. Dan does a fantastic job bringing to life the people long gone.

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Favorite podcast

If you like history, you’ll love getting sucked into Dan’s incredible storytelling ability. Best podcast out there!

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Master Storyteller

Dan frames things in such an entertaining way. Can and have listened to him for hours on end. Just a masterful storyteller.

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Best history podcast there is

Hardcore History is the most accessible and insightful history podcast I have found, bringing history to life and connecting the past to the present. If you like history, psychology, sociology or any combination of the three you should give this a listen.

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my favorite podcaster

Dan kicks ass it's as simple as that
he knows his subject like the back of his hand and uncommonly insightful

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Masterful Storytelling

Always informative and thought provoking. Dan Carlin is a masterful storyteller who will cause you to re examine all your preconceived ideas on a topic by utilizing original materials and asking the questions that will challenge your moral compass.

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Awesome!

Just wish they had ALL his Hardcore History podcasts. From episode 1 to the last most recent one.

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Incredibly Engaging

Blueprint for Armageddon is so amazing. Everyone talks about the second world War but I found the first world War to be the most intense and harrowing story of man's pure grit I have ever heard. 10 out of 10 Everyone of these incredibly well researched stories are worth at least 2 listens each! Thank you Hardcore History!!!

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