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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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.

Show 62 - Supernova in the East I

2018-07-1404:28:17298

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

2018-01-2804:33:57241

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

2017-08-0905:59:50492

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

2017-01-2505:49:33232

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

2016-08-0705:02:52123

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

2016-03-2004:15:42142

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

2015-10-2903:32:40250

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

2015-05-0604:16:43150

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

2014-12-3004:29:57162

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

2014-08-1703:55:51176

Justin Cavanagh

Hi Dan. I'm CAV from down under . I look forward to buying your box set . I work in the tunnels of Sydney. I have 12 hours a day or night , depending what shift . But 12 hours the same , without coverage for fm ect. But cut my crap short , you make my long shifts of hell seem enjoyable. I ain't pissing in ya boots . Out of all the pod cast I listen too , yours is my favorite by far . I do like histroy on fire , he cool . But I like yours , I learn and enjoy heaps . You make my jar drop a lot in a good histroy way . But cause histroy is so dam cruel and serious. I can count the 4 times you made me laugh . Rasputin qouet, he was like a freaking zombie ha ha ha ha ha ha , love your work mate . I'll be looking forward to your oust front , forgive poor spelling , for I'm just a poor earthmover . good luck and best of wishes regards Justin Cavanagh

Oct 5th

Asm 826

you said that the European countries hadn't beheaded people since the 1600s. you need to correct that. consider France. Thousands beheaded during the French Revolution. beheading was the normal method of execution, last used in 1977, same year as Star Wars came out. not justifying the barbarism of the Japanese in WWII, just pointing out the error.

Sep 29th

Comments (316)

steve dooley

Love Dans show and love his take, there is a great podcast called the irish history podcast. Also a good listen

Oct 1st

Jonathan Llibre

Great Podcast!!!!!!

Sep 28th

Derriff Moncrieffe

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Sep 27th

Troy Turner

Sep 26th

Skywolf Jeremy Fleming

Thank you so much for all your work.

Rodman Blythe

thanks again and

Sep 22nd

Errin Mahnken

Dan love the way you bring the listener into the past with you.

Sep 20th

Miha Mihomir

Sep 18th

Santiago Arbelaez Valencia

The best episode ever.

Sep 17th

Sahil Sharma

awesome

Sep 15th

QuakeProfan

Great podcast!

Sep 12th

Michelle We l ls

Armageddon is Gina's be a hard war to beat

Sep 9th

Harry B8

when is part 2 ?

Aug 30th

Dallin Warner

so... why does it start at show 50? I really want to listen to those first 50 episodes.

Aug 28th

Ali Tariq

Where are the episodes before show 50?

Aug 26th

Razvan Mihai Gherghina

At some point you wrongly mention that countries had to choose between Ussr and USA. This is false since those countries were forced in the Ussr influence. It was not by their choosing.

Aug 25th

Damien Miller

Razvan Mihai Gherghina Don't forget some countries such as Chile were also forced into being under American influence. The Soviets were generally more heavy handed but America was far from innocent in violating sovereignty

Sep 2nd

Michael Clark

this is the single best episode of any podcast I have listened to. amazing

Aug 23rd

shaun th

what a man ...he has me transfixed to his history telling

Aug 22nd