Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

EP12 Wolf Pack Hunting with Hanks

Jul 9, 2020
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INSIGHT

Historical Figures' Humanity

  • Dan Carlin observes that historical figures are often reduced to two-dimensional symbols.
  • Learning their full stories restores their human complexity, making their struggles and triumphs more relatable.
INSIGHT

History and the Human Condition

  • Tom Hanks emphasizes that history reveals the human condition as observable in present times.
  • He questions how he would act in historical situations, highlighting the timeless choices between heroism, villainy, and cowardice.
ANECDOTE

Lee Marvin's Gunfire Scene

  • Tom Hanks recounts a story about Ron Howard working with Lee Marvin on a film involving gunfire.
  • Marvin's demeanor changed significantly during the night scene, highlighting the difference between acting and real experience.
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