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The Hardcore History OPUS is a comprehensive digital compilation covering Dan Carlin’s first 62 episodes, tracing the podcast's evolution from 2006 to 2018. This archive features major multi-part series, including Blueprint for Armageddon and Death Throes of the Republic, which are no longer available for free. For more information, visit dancarlin.com.
Highlight Episodes & Series Within
| Series Title | Episodes | Era Covered | Total Runtime | |--------------|----------|-------------|----------------| | Blueprint for Armageddon | 50–55 | WWI | ~12 hours | | Death Throes of the Republic | 30–39 | Fall of Roman Republic | ~13 hours | | Wrath of the Khans | 43–47 | Mongol Empire | ~8.5 hours | | Ghosts of the Ostfront | 16–19 | Eastern Front (WWII) | ~6 hours | | Prophets of Doom | 40 | Münster Rebellion (1534–35) | ~4.5 hours (single) | | The American Peril | 27 | Spanish-American War & 1890s imperialism | ~3 hours | | Suffer the Children | 1 (earliest) | Child labor & Victorian morality | ~1 hour (rare) | Dan Carlin - Hardcore History ep. 1-62 -OPUS co...
- "The End is Always Near: Vol. I - Apocalyptic Moments in History" (Episode 1): The inaugural episode sets the tone for the series, exploring apocalyptic events throughout history.
- "The Dark Side of the Enlightenment" (Episode 13): Carlin scrutinizes the often-overlooked darker aspects of the Enlightenment, revealing a complex, sometimes disturbing, historical period.
- "The Peloponnesian War" (Episode 21): A gripping account of ancient Greece's devastating conflict, showcasing Carlin's skill in making classical history accessible and engaging.
- "The Mongols" (Episode 28): Carlin recounts the Mongol Empire's expansion, conquests, and lasting impact on world history.
- "The German Wars and the Misadventures of the High Command" (Episode 40): A thought-provoking exploration of Germany's military history, highlighting the failures of its high command during World War I.
The Genesis of Hardcore History
: A deep dive into the Persian Empire and its eventual clashes with the Greeks. Punic Nightmares The Hardcore History OPUS is a comprehensive digital