Hardcore History 21-23 – Punic Nightmares Series

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June – October 2008

Part One

Was it geopolitics or simply bitter hatred that fueled the ancient bloodbaths known as “The Punic Wars”? Dan highlights the unimaginable things people experienced during this intense face-off between Rome and Carthage.

Part Two

Darkness, horror, war and carnage dominate Part 2 of the Punic War trilogy as Hannibal rampages across Italy and pushes Rome to the brink of doom.

Part Three

In one of the great displays of resiliency in all history, the Romans refuse to buckle under murderous Carthaginian pressure. Instead they recover, defeat and destroy Carthage, and conquer most of the Mediterranean.

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Hardcore History 21 – Punic Nightmares I

Was it geopolitics or simply bitter hatred that fueled the ancient bloodbaths known as “The Punic Wars”? Dan highlights the unimaginable things people experienced during this intense face-off between Rome and Carthage.

Publish Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008
Duration – 58:55 minutes

Hardcore History 22 – Punic Nightmares II

Darkness, horror, war and carnage dominate Part 2 of the Punic War trilogy as Hannibal rampages across Italy and pushes Rome to the brink of doom.

Publish Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008
Duration – 1:18:37 minutes

Hardcore History 23 – Punic Nightmares III

In one of the great displays of resiliency in all history, the Romans refuse to buckle under murderous Carthaginian pressure. Instead they recover, defeat and destroy Carthage, and conquer most of the Mediterranean.

Publish Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008
Duration – 1:35:21 minutes

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10 reviews for Hardcore History 21-23 – Punic Nightmares Series

  1. Scott McAvoy

    As other reviewers have stated…One episode and I was hooked. The story telling, the drama, the approach to accurately telling the story from many angles is unparalleled. I’ve been through all available episodes online and ordered others for friends and family… The entertainment value, along with actual quotes and historical content is mesmerizing. Without dramatic conceit, or personal slant, Dan Carlin places you in the dark areas of our history, as well as the triumphs. You feel a part of what he is speaking. I recommend to all…those interested in history and those about to be…
    Thank you Mr. Carlin.
    Selfishly, I wish there were 100 more episodes on 100 different points…
    Please keep them coming.

  2. Geoffrey

    When I heard this series for the first time, it felt a little strange since I was used to the really long more recent shows. However, having just recently re-listened to it for the first time I was struck by how visceral the descriptions felt. Although I love the long shows, this more compact series felt refreshing. Certainly the content is top grade as well. The description of the panic in Rome after the battle of Canae was so well explained in such a short amount of time that I was transported to that time and place some 2,200 years ago. Great show.

  3. Lars

    My podcast interests tend toward Sports and History, and Dan’s shows are far and away my favorite of the latter. I initially listened to the recent, free shows… but believe me when I say that whatever paltry fee they are charging is WELL worth it. As someone that reads History for fun, I can honestly say this is the most fun I’ve ever had with these subjects. Dan claims he isn’t a historian, but one look at his excellent choice of sources would argue otherwise. Dan approaches the material in the same way that I’d like to think I myself would. However, the BEST thing about Dan is that not only his respect for – but his excitement about – the subject matter is palpable when you listen to him; you can tell he genuinely loves this stuff. To be sure, this is not your father’s dry, stuffy history lecture, and I would assert that if we had more history teachers like Dan, there’d be more kids into the subject today.

  4. travisgcheek

    The tactical chess and tenacity of each kingdom trying to figure the other one another is captivating, men trying daring new stratagems never seen before, realizations that would shake entire populations, Dan as always presents the story in an intense and insightful way.

  5. OZMC

    Highly recommended!

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