Dan Carlin's Hardcore History cover art

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Written by: Dan Carlin
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • 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
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • 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
    Show more Show less
    6 hrs and 23 mins
  • Show 69 - Twilight of the Aesir

    Show 69 - Twilight of the Aesir
    Jan 15 2023
    This show picks up where Dan's Thor's Angels show left off. In the early Middle Ages Pagan Germanic-language speakers like the Vikings are a dying breed. Many of their contemporaries wish they'd die faster.
    Show more Show less
    5 hrs and 11 mins
  • Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources

    Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
    Mar 7 2022
    The Atlantic Slave Trade mixes centuries of human bondage with violence, economics, commerce, geo-political competition, liberty, morality, injustice, revolution, tragedy and bloody reckonings. That sounds like a lot, yet this show merely scratches the surface of this enormous subject.
    Show more Show less
    5 hrs and 39 mins
World
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    25
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    24
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    24
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.ca reviews

Amazon Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer

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!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Wade Nutt

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!)

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Douglas Cole

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.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Tyler

Masterful!

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

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Laeraor

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.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Seanster

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.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Devin Quinlan

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.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!