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Dan Carlin

Dan Carlin

Host of Hardcore History

Dan Carlin is an American podcaster and political commentator who pioneered the long-form audio genre with his award-winning show *Hardcore History*. Known for his unconventional "theatre of the mind" narrative style, he explores the extremes of the human experience through deep historical analysis.…

1 book authored

The End Is Always Near

The End Is Always Near

Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses

2019288 pages3.9 rating

Dan Carlin examines historical moments of civilizational collapse, from the Bronze Age to the nuclear era, to explore the challenges of human survival. He frames these apocalyptic events as a way to understand the fragility of our modern world. The book combines storytelling and historical analysis to ask whether humanity can learn from past catastrophes to navigate future existential risks.