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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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203Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal are three of the most famous battles of the Second World War. Together they will shift the momentum in the Pacific theater and usher in the era of modern naval and amphibious warfare.
Japan's rising sun goes supernova and engulfs a huge area of Asia and the Pacific. A war without mercy begins to develop infusing the whole conflict with a savage vibe.
Deep themes run through this show, with allegations of Japanese war crimes and atrocities in China at the start leading to eerily familiar, almost modern questions over how the world should respond. And then Dec 7, 1941 arrives...
The Asia-Pacific War of 1937-1945 has deep roots. It also involves a Japanese society that's been called one of the most distinctive on Earth. If there were a Japanese version of Captain America, this would be his origin story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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Any ETA on the next one?
Thanks Dan. I listen to these over and over.
How do I find the next episode? It's not showing up.
Why are there only 10 episodes available?
10 episodes? Where are the first 55?
Great episode! I love the show and the passion Dan puts into it. One of the best history podcasts out there.
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The “imagine this” tangents he goes into is so pointless and unbearable.
very good
audio volume is always too low. It's like he whispers the whole time except when he's reading quotes. Too bad theres no volume normalization in this app. They definitely need a new sound guy
I have to join the camp of Evil Woodrow Wilson. He is so racist the rest of the negative views of him seem a lot more credible.
I can't listen to this all in one go, each episode is almost always 4 hours long, at least.
where are the other episodes?
I could listen to Dan talk history all day long
WOW
the only problem is hoe dan says again..... 'Agyinn'
Amazing new episode, storytelling is so engaging. Enjoyed it more than any recent Hollywood movie. I just wish there was more to listen to... I have to stoically pretend it’s over then get a pleasant surprise when a new episode pops up...
fantastic.
wow...7 years later. I'm happy to listen but I was assuming this podcast was dead.
Jesus Christ I love Dan Carlin.