Hardcore History

[davekill]

Been listing to Dan Carlin's Hardcore History for over a year now - great stuff.

The last couple of shows titled "Death Throes of the Republic" detail the demise of the ancient Roman Empire.
from the overview:
The wars that elevated Rome to superpower status, also sow the seed for the down fall of it's political system. money, slaves, ambition, political stalemate and class warfare prove to be a toxic, bloody mix.

Find it on iTunes or http://www.dancarlin.com/disp.php/hh

[Bromptonboy]

I'll check it out.  That stuff was my specialty in my old school days.

[ori-STUDFARM]

This is one of the most awesome podcasts. My favourite was the "Ghosts Of The Ostfront" series from the Hardcore History archives. This was a detailed and brutally informative series telling us about the events between Russia and Germany in WWII.

Be warned though. He does go into detail about the events and brutalities of both nations towards each other at this time in history. We all hear how brutal this period was, but I don't think anyone made me appreciate it as much as Dan Carlin in this series...

[Meds]

Been loving this podcast for a good year as well and have listened to every one (twice). the only downside is a new episode only comes out every few months or so, I can undersatnd why as his detail is awesome. If Carlin taught me history at school i would have done a hell of a lot better. As Ori said above my favourite was Ghosts of the Osfront as well and the history of Native Americans was brilliant.

[davekill]

This is one of the most awesome podcasts. My favourite was the "Ghosts Of The Ostfront" series from the Hardcore History archives. This was a detailed and brutally informative series telling us about the events between Russia and Germany in WWII.

Be warned though. He does go into detail about the events and brutalities of both nations towards each other at this time in history. We all hear how brutal this period was, but I don't think anyone made me appreciate it as much as Dan Carlin in this series...

Agreed, he doesn't pull any of his punches.
I listened to the four Ostfront episodes in awe, I had no idea - gave me chills.

His "Old School Toughness" topic is intriguing.
Am I wealthier than my grandfather? surely. Smarter? maybe. Tougher? most doubtful.

Another favorite is from The History Network

"Fortnightly essays in military history.
From generals to battles to equipment we cover it all."

http://www.thehistorynetwork.org/TheHistoryNetwork/The_History_Network.html

[Geekyfanboy]

Question for those who listen to this podcast.. I love History but all History is bias from whom it's being told through.. how unbias is this podcast??

[davekill]

He uses a disclaimer stating that as a student of history, these are his opinions alone.
I subscribe to his other podcast "Common Sense" where he proclaims he is an political independent. I thought he was more liberal (but that's just me - I'm a grouch.)

If you like history, give it a listen and see what you think.

[ori-STUDFARM]

Question for those who listen to this podcast.. I love History but all History is bias from whom it's being told through.. how unbias is this podcast??

I believe it is as unbias as it is possible to be. He goes out of his way to read all sources available and regularly points out that the historical recorders had an agenda. He names his sources and is careful to quote word for word making it clear who said what etc....

If you haven't listened, you really should give it a go. It's one of the best podcasts out there.

[Meds]

Yeah i always smile when he quotes a reading "quote etc etc". kenny it really is worth a go. I love hostory and read countless amounts of book son it and I have found Carlin to be excellent.

[Blackride]

Question for those who listen to this podcast.. I love History but all History is bias from whom it's being told through.. how unbias is this podcast??

I am huge into history. I love it! I don't think any form of history is unbias imo. You have to read mutliple authors to really form an opinion.

If you read three different books on Alexander the Great you will get three different perspectives.