http://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/
Newest content/release:
Supernova In The East 3
If you have interest in history, Hardcore History is the ultimate podcast. No doubt if you have even a passing interest in podcasts, you've probably heard of Dan Carlin's huge series. Started in 2006 as 20-30 minute episodes, Hardcore History is known for its behemoth-sized series, with episodes that can last over 5 hours long. From the reign of the Khans to a deep dive into the mindset and history behind the construction of the atomic bomb, the series spans centuries and civilizations. But the length, and the many month wait between shows, is well worth it, as Carlin is unmatched in his ability to deliver history in compelling fascinating fashion.
Episodes currently available on iTunes/other podcast services:
Supernova in the East - A historical odyssey through Japan's turbulent history into WW2's Pacific theater
Blueprint for Armageddon - A massive six-part series that explores the battlefield horrors across the full span of The Great War
King of Kings - The rise and fall of the Achaemenid Persian empire
The Destroyer of Worlds - A bleak look at the birth of the Nuclear age through the creation and aftermath of the atomic bomb
The Celtic Holocaust - A deep dive into Caesar's genocidal campaign across ancient Gaul
Hardcore History Addendum - A separate feed for additional content like interviews
Painfotainment - An exploration of humanity's history with pain and suffering as entertainment
Purchasable through Carlin's site
Hardcore History 1-20, 24-26, 31-33, 40 - These episodes are shorter one-offs, but no less fascinating and intriguing, touching upon topics such as the Apache's fight against the US government, the brutality of the Assyrians, and the Black Death
Punic Nightmares - The bloody collision of Rome and Carthage during the Punic Wars
Ghosts of the Ostfront - The haunting and disturbing Eastern Front of WW2, where the might of Germany and Soviet Union left millions dead in their wake
Death of the Republic - The compelling journey across centuries following the Rome's ascension to Republic and bloody fall into empire
Thor's Angels - A look at the "Dark Ages", the rise of the early Church in Europe, and how Germanic tribes converted to Catholicism
Logical Insanity - The horrors and moralistic questions behind the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan
Wrath of the Khans - How the nomadic Mongols become one of the most infamous forces of the ancient world
Prophets of Doom - A fascinating and wild thread from the Protestant Reformation to the utterly insane cult takeover and subsequent siege of Munster
American Peril - A discussion of 19th century America struggling between its revolutionary values and its ascent to global power
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