History
by Dan Carlin
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.
This episode is the fourth installment in Dan Carlin's 'Mania for Subjugation' series, focusing on the pivotal Battle of Issus between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire's Great King Darius III. According to the show notes, this battle is positioned as a turning point in ancient history that has been…
Worth it if you're interested in ancient military history, Alexander the Great, or how pivotal battles shaped empires, and you have 4 hours to invest in deep-dive narrative history.
This is the third installment in Dan Carlin's 'Mania for Subjugation' series, focusing on Alexander the Great's audacious campaign against the Persian Empire at just 21 years old. The episode frames Alexander as a figure combining Napoleonic strategic genius with gladiatorial warrior intensity, driven by an ambition…
Worth it if you enjoy narrative-driven military history, are interested in Alexander the Great, or trust Dan Carlin's storytelling approach enough to commit 4+ hours.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History continues its deep dive into Alexander the Great's rise to power, focusing on the critical early years of his reign following his father Philip II's assassination. The episode examines the precarious position of a 20-year-old inheriting control of the ancient world's most formidable…
Worth it if you're fascinated by ancient military history, Alexander the Great, or how young leaders navigate consolidating power against multiple threats.
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