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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

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.dancarlin.com World
Episodes
  • 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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I have listened to all of these podcasts several times over(there are over 50 I think, check out his website for the rest) and not every episode is exactly my cup of historical tea but they're all done very well and told in such a way that you feel like you're having a great conversation with somebody about a certain historical period. He takes a very logical human approach to telling these histories. Great listens for beginner fans of history and those more well read alike I think. Thanks so much Dan Carlin for all this work, it sparked a fire in me for history that won't be extinguished until I breathe my last!

Brilliant. Different to normal history content

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I've listened to Dan's podcast series for years. Not only have they broadened my knowledge of history, he provides reading lists for all of his shows which take you even further. Working fulltime with family duties, the main time i get to spend indulging in my love of history is listening to Dan in the car to and from work. The quality and entertainment value derived from his podcasts more than makes up for the lack of time i now have. If you haven't heard any of his stuff, I highly recommend taking a deep dive and selecting one of his many shows on your topic of interest.

Steve from Australia

Entertaining and thought provoking

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loved this series, truly spectacular and engaging, informative and a story truly worth telling. Dan is truly one of the magnificent story tellers of history

Amazing!

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I have listened to all of Dan's Hardcore history podcasts.. there are way more than the 12 on here. I purchased the others via his website and highly recommend them if you enjoyed these!
there is about 80+(most of them in excess of 1-2hrs)!
Dan is a knowledgeable, fun and humble narrator. I recall when I first heard him I didn't like the thick Amercian accent, and then it grows on you, I very much enjoy his voice now! Highly recommend!

brilliant podcast - my favourite source of history

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I've never willingly listened to so many hours straight of anyone talking let alone about history. Yet Dan Carlin has a way of retelling events in a way that just hooks you whilst also revealing insightful details you've never come across. I've never been that invested in a podcast ever.

Best history lesson ever!

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by far the best history audiobook series I've listened to. Dan is very passionate about his narration and give sources to all his quotes.

best history audiobook series ever

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