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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

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

best history podcast

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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!

fantastic history podcast

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Best podcast ever! Genuinely my happy / safe place to listen! I have listened to them all countless times. Wish you had the full library available on audible. My personal favourite is the Persian one. Soo much history i did not know about! Also The Khan one is sooo good! Never stop! Appreciate this podcast soo much! Love this podcast! 5 GIANT STARS!!! Best podcast i have listened to above all others.

5 GIANT STARS

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the master, godfather and legend of historical podcasts. sets the bar thay all thrive to try to meet.

must listen too

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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!)

Dan Carlin is a Genius

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