The Rest Is History 183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
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May 9, 2022 Dan Carlin, famed host of Hardcore History, joins for a captivating discussion on pivotal historical questions. They explore hypothetical scenarios like: What if the South had won the Civil War? Would you prefer a siege from the Assyrians, Romans, or Mongols? The conversation dives into the moral complexities of leaders like Truman during the atomic age and considers the implications of a Confederate victory on race and culture. With humor and insight, Carlin and the hosts tackle the intricate web of history’s most compelling quandaries.
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Podcast Royalty
- Dan Carlin is considered the Elvis of history podcasting, while Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are likened to Cliff Richard.
- This analogy reflects Carlin's status as a major figure in the genre.
Siege Warfare
- Being besieged by the Mongols might be preferable as they sometimes struggled with sieges.
- The Assyrians and Romans, however, excelled at siege warfare, making capture and likely death inevitable.
20th Century's Biggest Influencer
- Kaiser Wilhelm's decision to invade Belgium in WWI is arguably the most impactful 20th-century event.
- This invasion triggered a chain reaction leading to other major conflicts and global power shifts.