Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Author: 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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Pain is at the root of most drama and entertainment. When does it get too real? This very disturbing and graphic show looks into some case studies and asks some deep questions. WARNING Very intense subject matter.

Show 61 - (Blitz) Painfotainment

2018-01-2804:33:57170

Julius Caesar is our travel guide as he takes us through his murderous subjugation of the native Celtic tribal peoples of ancient Gaul. It sounds vaguely like other, recent European colonial conquests...until the natives nearly win.

Show 60 - The Celtic Holocaust

2017-08-0905:59:50376

What happens if human beings can't handle the power of their own weaponry? This show examines the dangerous early years of the Nuclear Age and humankind's efforts to avoid self-destruction at the hands of its own creation.

Show 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds

2017-01-2505:49:33183

If this were a movie, the events and cameos would be too numerous and star-studded to mention. It includes Xerxes, Spartans, Immortals, Alexander the Great, scythed chariots, and several of the greatest battles in history.

Show 58 - Kings of Kings III

2016-08-0705:02:5288

From Biblical-era coup conspiracies to the horrific aftermath of ancient combat this second installment of the series on the Kings of Achaemenid Persia goes where only Dan can take it. For better or worse…

Show 57 - Kings of Kings II

2016-03-2004:15:4288

Often relegated to the role of slavish cannon fodder for Sparta's spears, the Achaemenid Persian empire had a glorious heritage. Under a single king they created the greatest empire the world had ever seen.

Show 56 - Kings of Kings

2015-10-2903:32:40168

The Americans are coming, but will the war be over by the time they get there? Germany throws everything into a last series of stupendous attacks in the West while hoping to avoid getting burned by a fire in the East they helped fan.

Show 55 - Blueprint for Armageddon VI

2015-05-0604:16:4393

Politics, diplomacy, revolution and mutiny take center stage at the start of this episode, but mud, blood, shells and tragedy drown all by the end.

Show 54 - Blueprint for Armageddon V

2014-12-3004:29:57107

Machine guns, barbed wire and millions upon millions of artillery shells create industrialized meat grinders at Verdun and the Somme. There's never been a human experience like it and it changes a generation.

Show 53 - Blueprint for Armageddon IV

2014-08-1703:55:51120

The war of maneuver that was supposed to be over quickly instead turns into a lingering bloody stalemate. Trench warfare begins, and with it, all the murderous efforts on both sides to overcome the static defenses.

Show 52 - Blueprint for Armageddon III

2014-04-2403:54:08128

Michael Jordan

There cannot be enough good things said about Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. Rich topics, compelling narration, exhaustive research, expert subject matter knowledge, the list goes on. Dan is especially skilled at presenting the information in a understandable, relatable, eye-opening manner. May this podcast never end.

May 2nd

Comments (180)

Nark kouewuup

fuckkkkk when is the new ep????

May 26th

Carmen Astacio

buenas noches

May 25th

Luiz Puodzius

It is taking tooooo lonnnng!😤;!! I will wait 48 hours and then I will file a law suit for damages. Thanks. Respectfully Submitted.

May 24th

Kyle Evans

syrac9

May 22nd

Dustin Hallford

2YLY

Brian Keith Mayer

randu

May 19th

Thomas Vaughan

wow

May 17th

Rick Arden

Cortes and his men were all great heros! They faced unbeatable odds and showed the savages what civilized men can do.

May 13th

Roland Arredondo 1st off, I am a Spaniard. And my ancestors were civilized, not savages. The savages were the ones cutting people's hearts out because they thought it would make the sun happy....that is savagery.

May 18th

Roland Arredondo

Rick Arden Savages? You idiot the Spaniards were the savages. Came under the pretense of salvation but really came to plunder, rape, enslave and murder

Humble Gamer

Dan has spoiled me. His delivery and quality is just next level.

May 12th

Professor Zwerver

when is my nigga going to make more content?? 💯💯

May 9th

Ray Causey

He didn't write it, he's just sharing.

May 7th

Caleb Fishinger

Ray Causey wat

May 10th

Chris In-oz

Listened to my first Hardcore History about some messed up shit in Munster and I'm hooked...

May 4th

wonka whiteMan

I don't normally donate but Dan Carlin's Hardcore History is my kind of bag!

Nhan Trung

it is the Game of Thrones of podcasts. In terms of both quality and @$#* long waits between shows.

Apr 30th

Owen Callahan

Thank you for the brilliant delivery , the insight you share and for all the research you put into each episode. You are truly the Ken Burns of historical podcasting.

Apr 28th

Daniel Dugan

Apr 27th

Jeroen de Tukker

Moeder

Apr 24th

Brendan Bevan

The Blueprint for Armageddon series is an investment of time of the absolute highest quality. Thrilling, informative, and a must listen for all. Your description of Rasputin is amazing! Well done Dan! keep it coming.

Apr 20th

Cajjdiem

Brendan Bevan weird and boring response man.... truly

May 16th

Cajjdiem sure thing, stalker

Lee Frank

good

Apr 17th