The Rest Is History

183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)

May 9, 2022

01:02:35

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Dan Carlin

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Dan Carlin's podcast format challenges historical norms by addressing enormous questions like the Battle for the Pacific.

Speculations on the survival of the Confederate States of America raise questions about long-term independence.

Exploring the theoretical scenario of slavery's extended existence without a Confederate victory reveals challenges in eradicating institutionalized violent practices.

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The Impact of Dan Carlin's Podcasting Format

Dan Carlin's format of recording truly gigantic podcast episodes, often exceeding five hours, addresses enormous historical questions such as Alexander the Great, Hitler, the Battle for the Pacific, and the death throes of the Roman Republic. He shares insights into his meticulous preparation process, from episode evolution to marking down relevant quotes and freewheeling discussions. This unique podcast format challenges historical norms and inspires reflection on the unpredictable nature of historical events.

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Introduction

2min

How Did Julius Caesar End Up in This Place?

3min

The Big Questions of History

2min

I Want to Be Besieged by the Mongols

2min

You Beat, You Take the Coward's Option

2min

Are the Mongols a Good Idea?

3min

Are You Suggesting That They Should Have Gone Easy on Him?

3min

Is There a Bolshevik Revolell Bedisn?

2min

Europe's Leaders Were Like Men Smoking in an Arsenal

2min

10.

The Kaiser's Deck Shoes Question

2min

11.

Is the Sending of Lenin Back on the Train a Contagion?

3min

12.

What Do You Think of the Soviets?

2min

13.

Is There Any Political Leader Who Plays a Determining Role in the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons?

2min

14.

I'm Not a Fan of Truman, but He's Not Deciding in a Vacuum, Is He?

3min

15.

I'll Remember in a Way That the People Who Die as the Result of the Atom Bombs Aren't

3min

16.

The Flashman Papers by George Macdonald Fraser, Part Two

2min

17.

Xat, Victorian Philanthropy

3min

18.

The Persian King Is the Embodiment of Truth and Order

3min

19.

I Think the Egyptian Is a Great Example of a Monotheistic Style of Writing

2min

20.

Can the Confederacy Still Exist?

3min

21.

Is There a Lineage Between the United States and the Civil War?

3min

22.

Are the Northern States Going to Re-Start the Worst War in American History?

3min

23.

What Is the Long Hall?

5min

Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be under siege from the Mongols, the Romans, or the Assyrians?

In a huge moment for transatlantic history podcasting, Tom and Dominic are joined by titan of the genre and friend of the show Dan Carlin, the host of one of the world's largest history podcasts, Hardcore History.

Over the course of two episodes, Dan, Tom and Dominic tackle ten of the biggest questions in history, including counterfactuals and hypothetical matchups.

The second part of this double-header is out on Thursday.

For Hardcore History fans listening to The Rest Is History for the first time - welcome! If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to check out some of our other pods. Below are a few suggestions:

Young Putin, the KGB and the Soviet Union

Watergate

Alexander the Great

If you want the second part right now, head over to restishistorypod.com to join The Rest Is History Club. You'll also get ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.

Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport

*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:

Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!

Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com

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@TheRestHistory

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The Rest Is History

183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Impact of Dan Carlin's Podcasting Format

The Hypothetical Survival of the Confederate States of America

The Longevity of Slavery and Segregation

American Perspectives on Reconstruction and Civil Rights

Historical Context of Segregation in the U.S.

Are the Northern States Going to Re-Start the Worst War in American History?

I'm Not a Fan of Truman, but He's Not Deciding in a Vacuum, Is He?

Is There a Lineage Between the United States and the Civil War?

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183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Impact of Dan Carlin's Podcasting Format

The Hypothetical Survival of the Confederate States of America

The Longevity of Slavery and Segregation

American Perspectives on Reconstruction and Civil Rights

Historical Context of Segregation in the U.S.

Are the Northern States Going to Re-Start the Worst War in American History?

I'm Not a Fan of Truman, but He's Not Deciding in a Vacuum, Is He?

Is There a Lineage Between the United States and the Civil War?

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