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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
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  • 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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We may not be able to walk a mile in our ancestors' moccasins, but Dan Carlin helps us try

As close as you can get to a time machine

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the title was good enjoyed listening to the audiobook. the story line was interesting. Nice

good

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can Mr Carlin be topped? I really don't think so,

"just when I thought I was out, he pulled me back in" - uncle silvio

the most captivathistory lesson you will ever have

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Hard to be disappointed by Dan and this is no different. Less hardcore than usual but that does not detract from his style at all.

Classic Dan

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A history told better than the best fiction novel ever. Painting pictures with words. Fantastic!

brilliant!

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