Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Written 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
    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
    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
    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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best history podcast

I only wish I could purchase Dan's archive on audible. I would be happy to use credits or pay.

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Dan Carlin is a Genius

I heard of this Podcast through the guys over at Last Podcast on the Left. I'm pretty sure Marcus Parks gave it a shout out, and so naturally I came to check it out, and I gotta say I wasn't disappointed, the King of Kings series was absolutely brilliant to listen to, from the minute little details, to Carlin's own personal opinions, I loved every minute.

I appreciate everything about this podcast, from the thoroughness to the humour, it's incredibly well done. I'd even go as far to say that it's tied right now with LOPTL as my favourite podcast.

Please keep up the good work Dan! (Maybe get the rest of the episodes on here as well PLEASE!)

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fantastic history podcast

engaging, never boring. one of the great podcasts. Dan may be a little lightweight for some of the better read history buffs, but for a layperson like myself it is fantastic!

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Amazing tales

Dan brings together many historical perspectives and makes them live. I just finished 15 hours and 3 episodes of King of Kings and looked forward to learning something new every 1/2 hour I spent with him. Immersive history at its best.

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Masterful!

I will always be subscribed to this podcast! The ability of Dan to make the content so enjoyable is amazing!

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best history listen

never even had an interest in history before but I've listened to all of dan carlins podcasts. They are super entertaining and interesting and can't wait for more.

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Dan is at his best!

This really is a must listen. Dan is at his best in this epic! He takes the listener on a multi part dive into the perilous side of unlocking the secrets of the atom.

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Damn Good Listening

I would argue that the validity of both fiction and science fiction can be challenged given the way real history is presented in this podcast. Further more, is it not our responsibility to know the trials and tribulations of the past to better cope with the present and prepare for the future.

This is a rare example of relevant media most humans should be exposed too.

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amazing

can stop listening to dans histories over and over again. my favourite isnt on here but check it on his website. death throes of the republic.

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