As an avid student of history and folklore, I have listened to most of the history podcasts on iTunes, but am usually disapointed by the quality and content. Dan Carlin, however, has done a masterful job of creating an enthralling and extremely informative podcast. Many history podcasts sound like they are simply read from a book or are scattered and incoherent, but Dan sounds as though he is actually having a conversation (albeit a very Socratic one) with the listener. Not only does he give a passionate and accurate account of the facts, but aslo provides valuable and intriguing insight, focusing on trying to make the listener understand the contemporary perspective as well as the historical. This is simply the best history podcast on iTunes and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Why didn't they teach history like this in school? Carlin makes the story relevant and meaningful like I've never heard or read. I'm not a history buff or generally even been that interested. This is way different. Check it out...

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore history is the greatest, most ballsy, most detailed podcast ever. It’s the podcast that others wish they could be when they grow up. When a new episode drops I am hyped. When it’s finished I’m sad for days because I know how long it will take to get a new one. I listen to them in 1x and would listen in half speed to make it last longer if it didn’t change my king (DC) voice too much. Not ads (of course), no guest (Dan doesn’t need some yahoo killing his vibe), just inject the pure history into my veins for as long as possible. 6 out of 5 stars.

As a 11 year old who loves history and good sound quality I absolutely loved it!

Great cast just wish there were more.

Used to be good, then not.

I can’t get enough. Will have the entire library dine soon!

Awesome and incredibly well-researched deep dive into the life of Alexander the Great. I would also invest the 8 to 10 hours of listening to programs on Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and Robert the Bruce.

Keep it up!

Wait a year for 1 three hour episode and you just lose the plot. We used to get multiple episodes a year that were long but pointed to one unique topic and perspective. What is the current series even about? Life was hard for Alexander maybe? What is the point of this?