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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 73 - Mania for Subjugation III

    Show 73 - Mania for Subjugation III
    Dec 22 2025
    Attacking the largest empire the world had ever seen is a huge endeavor at any age, but try doing it at 21. Alexander, fusing the qualities of a Napoleon with a gladiator, aims for immortality. The Persians are just in his way.
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    4 hrs and 14 mins
  • 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
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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)

thank you brother

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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!!

excellent series!!

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

indepth and engaging

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

Favorite podcast

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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.

Best history podcast there is

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