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4.8from
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13 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Dan CarlinExplicit
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Date created
2006/07/27
Latest episode
2026/07/31
Average duration
270 min.
Release period
245 days
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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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Mania for Subjugation IV
2026/07/31
The stage is set for an in-person showdown between Alexander and Persia's Great King. The resulting Battle of Issus, although often ignored by Hollywood, is one of the most important battles in all ancient history. It gets its due here.
Mania for Subjugation III
2025/12/22
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.
Mania for Subjugation II
2025/01/03
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.
Mania for Subjugation
2024/06/07
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.
Twilight of the Aesir II
2023/11/19
Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it's debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia's neighbors
Twilight of the Aesir
2023/01/15
This show picks up where Dan's Thor's Angels show left off. In the early Middle Ages Pagan Germanic-language speakers like the Vikings are a dying breed. Many of their contemporaries wish they'd die faster.
BLITZ Human Resources
2022/03/07
The Atlantic Slave Trade mixes centuries of human bondage with violence, economics, commerce, geo-political competition, liberty, morality, injustice, revolution, tragedy and bloody reckonings. That sounds like a lot, yet this show merely scratches the surface of this enormous subject.
Supernova in the East VI
2021/06/08
When do spirit, tenacity, resilience and bravery cross into madness? When cities are incinerated? When suicide attacks become the norm? When atomic weapons are used? Japan's leaders test the limits of national endurance in the war's last year.
Supernova in the East V
2020/11/14
Can suicidal bravery and fanatical determination make up for material, industrial and numerical insufficiency? As the Asia-Pacific conflict turns against the Japanese these questions are put to the test. The results are nightmarish.
Supernova in the East IV
2020/06/03
Coral 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.
Supernova in the East III
2019/10/25
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.
Supernova in the East II
2019/01/12
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...
Supernova in the East I
2018/07/14
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.
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tlewND 2026/10/10
Why pay money
I’ve bought and paid for the Wrath of the Khans on 3 different platforms. Non of which I can access now.
Oaks temple 2026/10/07
Meh
Decent view on history other applying his political principles to his commentary.
YogurtEnthusiast 2026/10/06
Hardcore fan!
The recent review criticizing Dan Carlin for being a leftist is totally uncalled for. He might share some political beliefs in his Common Sense podca...
Dutchboyjohn 2026/09/17
Grain of salt
HH is pretty entertaining commentary about history. But Dan Carlin is a hard-core leftist and only sees things from one side of the political aisle. ...
The Majestic Mike 2026/09/09
Majestic
It’s majestic man
Sunray2012 2026/09/09
Love Dan but…
There’s no denying Dan Carlin’s greatness as a storyteller. I love the show. But I have to downgrade it to three stars because I think Dan goes overbo...
ARJ456 2026/09/03
Excellent History Podcast
Dan brings history to life. Very enjoyable listening.
Pastormjr 2026/08/25
Amazing
My go to podcast for history. Amazing storyteller and tireless researcher. Love it!
phillyphoto@yahoo 2026/08/19
Dan is
A Rockstar! Thank you.
Anonymous Fan (AF) 2026/08/05
Best Podcast Out There
Absolutely fascinating, no ads, long form education that isn’t only not boring, but absolutely entertaining and interesting!
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