EP8 Caesar at Hastings

Description: Could militaries separated by ten centuries compete on a battlefield? In this alternative history experiment two armies that successfully invaded Britain a millennium apart are matched. Which side would you bet on?
Show Notes: 1. The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War by Julius Caesar 2. Western Warfare in the Age of the Crusades, 1000-1300 by John France 3. Battle: A History Of Combat And Culture by John Lynn 4.The Origins Of War: From The Stone Age To Alexander The Great by Arther Ferrill 5. Roman Warfare (Cassell's History of Warfare) by Adrian Goldsworthy 6. Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy 7. Maurice's Strategikon: Handbook of Byzantine Military Strategy by George T. Dennis 8. History of the Art of War, Vol. 1: Warfare in Antiquity by Hans Delbrück 9. The Normans (Elite) by David Nicolle
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[@LunarLocusts]

Hearing Dan nerd out like this is great. You can hear the joy in his voice the farther he goes in this- he needs to make this a regular thing for sure.

[@ben-jam-in6941]

Dan “I’ll pronounce Macedonian however the heck I want” Carlin.

[@soy_tippi]

i cringe a bit every time he says "mackedonians." not because im saying its right. but I know someone who was and he said it without the mack. also never heard anyone ever say mackedonians.

[@zaroonyakhyakhan4514]

@@soy_tippi read about it is really Macke Not Masi

[@TheMogulman31]

You mean correctly? The soft c is a relic of the translation to Latin.

[@ianbevis701]

And the Khan’s! All of em!

[@TON-ws9og]

Bruh that's how you pronounce it 👎👎

[@pauldavies9360]

Yes! Dan is so great I now read my paperbacks with the voice and accent Dan in my head including his 'quote voice'

[@eddietheaggie2010]

Dan's "quote voice" is GOAT

[@phillbarnes8513]

@@eddietheaggie2010 Voice of God!

[@odinncool]

I am Icelandic. I speak Icelandic, A.K.A. Old Norse. It's stayed mostly the same isolated on an island since Icelands settlement in 875(+-15 years). I don't know if they gave us the word or we them. But the word "Verangur" we still have. "Að vera í verangri." Means to be on a journey with a purpose(like a quest) The word Veröld means world and has the same base. Also "Að vera í Víking": To be in Viking. Means to be viking-ing, a verb. Both verangur and víking can be verbs. Like Jumping/Jumper. Verangur Verang Verangi Verangs

[@DrTheRich]

Are you really named after the allfather?

[@doctorrandomiise2532]

Cool, so is that the etymological origin of the phrase "Varangian"?

[@mysticnovelbro]

@@doctorrandomiise2532 could very well be, as they'd be the only ones to travel farther than the Austrvegr

[@JohnnyKaw11B]

Teach me.

[@LouAlvis]

My family has Much the same genetic makeup as Iceland.. thanks for the language lesson!

[@dylan112588]

Dan, I know you play Total War. 😂

[@aeAble]

Who doesn't?

[@booboochungg]

Please Dan.

[@bumsawaymcvey827]

/twg/ is what got me into hardcore history like 8 or 9 years ago

[@aarinlangan2148]

Right

[@brandonxenos8819]

Too accurate

[@Hexagrams]

Perfect timing, i was just about to sleep. So much for that.

[@Dhoney07]

Just two hours... Crazy how the brain works.

[@GE0attack]

get some rest then treat yourself

[@joshuarayborn]

Me too

[@asswhole4195]

I hope you have got some sleep by now

[@101TheKMan]

New DC episode? Must be Christmas! Happy days- thanks Dan

[@MrBgood84]

l00l5l0ll ll

[@PhoenixT70]

This show was personally interesting to me for a very particular reason. My earliest recorded ancestor was one of those Norman proto-knights under William the Conqueror. At Hastings, he apparently was responsible for removing William’s damaged face guard, which was hampering his ability to breathe. For this deed, he was given the name Ayre (air) and made a minor noble of some sort.

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment Your Royal Highness I knell at your feet. I wish you had a better laundering service. Take A Moment Have a laugh Keep on laughing Stay Silly Stay Safe Stay Free

[@harrylime9611]

@@jestermoon Wtf?

[@terryburch7750]

😂😂😂

[@DMU386]

You and about 5 million other people probably share that same ancestor. It is waaaaayyyy less rare than you think it is

[@MattttG3]

lol he is the jester

[@marcswankhuizen9635]

I can't tell you how happy I am that you've covered this. Having recently gotten back in to war gaming, you're making me want to build a historical army or two.

[@jamatheo]

Re-listening again, Jesus I love this episode so much :D Dan, I would totally game the hell out of it with you. Providing your minis are painted of course. And the terrain is plausible. Drinks on me.

[@XxSwAgTiTaNxX]

Hooray! More Hardcore History!!! Congrats on the new VR experience Dan, but I’m super excited to get more podcast!

[@Russianninja956]

This show was one of those that definitely tickled my fancy. More of these kind would be cool.

[@TheQuallsing]

You wait 3 days, it's gonna be like WW1 in the middle ages. Thats the best analogy i ever heard regarding roman battle fortifications. Love your work Dan.

[@Wallyworld30]

This should be great thanks for the upload.

[@nickbloom6861]

Yes! First video to show up on my notifications since I subscribed a few weeks ago. So exited!

[@smkie-hf9pz]

This is the only channel I highlight the bell for.

[@TheGeneralDram]

This just made my weekend. Thank you so much for the amazing work you always do

[@adammenhennett]

Stellar work as usual Dan. Surely the greatest storytelling voice in recent times.

[@Scott-qy2ts]

Dan, thank you so much for the new content.

[@connorjames1066]

I get so happy any time this channel posts something

[@CoDLover7771]

WOOO!!! LOVE THE CONTENT, THANK YOU BEN AND DAN :)

[@MixxxedFruuts]

I am so thrilled to have found this channel!! Love iiiiiit. ^_^

[@samjmarsay]

Thank you Dan. You're wonderful.

[@TableTopNeverStop]

This one was great! I would love some more alternative history military battles!

[@nickguerra8460]

Got me with the war games references. Imagine a game of Axis and Allies with Dan Carlin? Great episode.

[@MrGamma789]

Been waiting so long! Thanks Dan

[@JustinLucasOhmic]

Rogan introduced me to Carlin, years ago. Thanks a lot Joe. Carlin does excellent work!

[@aarinlangan2148]

Same here

[@jasonosburn8468]

Yup yup thanks Joe

[@MichaelConfalone]

this episode was wonderfully nerdy and I loved it

[@HAL9000nd]

Thank you Dan. Ur the first notification I received cause I finally signed up instead of just listening. I had a rough day and this is the best way to reset.

[@stevee.asherhouseofasherpo8367]

Enjoyed the show, well thought out points.

[@ImStabo]

Bless you Dan!

[@jimbridey]

So happy for a new video 👍

[@waves510]

This is four years old so dan was always an amazing speaker..its like he cant get better 4 years on and the podcast isnt better its just as good..i think that means this is as close to a perfect podcast as you can get.Dan i dont kill time when i listen to your stuff it truly makes my life better...cheers dude!

[@Story_Yeller]

Hes been doing this a lot more than 4 years lol

[@davidenko2468]

thankyou for a very entertaining 2 hours dan you are a true historical visionary stellar work

[@method0123]

Always a good day when Dan posts a new show!!!

[@AncientHistoryCriticisms]

Thank you as always Dan.

[@cappernuse]

I want more of this content, asap. You should also cover the civil war that would be so cool.

[@englishiguana4304]

This was a very fast two hours, loved it.

[@alexanderbarkman7832]

The thing about replacing Napoleon with Alexander the greats army made me think of the Swedish 17th century tactic called "gå på" (go on). They used that lull in the fire to close on the enemy and turn to a fierce melee combat. That led to the swedes beating much bigger forces with equal equipment.

[@davidcross9971]

New to the show , love your passion for history!

[@davidpage9427]

Dan you are the reason to shut my phone off at night and not check it when I go pee. . This is gonna be a long bathroom break, but a short Hardcore History. Love love your work.

[@ariangorman2325]

Really cool shows and I love these shows

[@LIONHEARTE944]

Awesome work Dan and ben!

[@Thanos916]

Yes! Thank you Dan!

[@tomp2008]

YES! new Dan Carlin.. finally. you just made my day Dan Carlin ;)

[@Kustan112]

He's not sounding too good... was getting worried... and now I am even more so lol. Keep doing what you do, Danny Boy. You are changing the world.

[@mustavogaia2655]

His wrestling nickname is Dan Daymaker Carlin.

[@mikemc7839]

Welcome bk man..ur a true story teller...you have a great way about you..

[@TheVzaaR]

Monk Kustan I mm

[@RussellMillers]

Awesome!

[@SIPATGaming]

I love this man

[@yomomz3921]

I can tell by your profile pic.

[@ethanbloch7554]

Please do more stuff like this! I love the fantasy battles

[@Dissident_Agreessor]

Dan I have assignments due and Exams! Don't tempt me Frodo!

[@Kustan112]

I do as well. I'm acing Political Science because of this guy. Learn to multi-task or fall by the wayside, Sam. (I'm Took, btw lol)

[@Thomas...191]

YOU SHALL NOT do very well in those assignments if you spend all your time listening to podcasts.

[@Kustan112]

(Shrugs) my a's speak for themselves. ;)

[@Ccavemark32]

your in the top 2 favorite podcasts.. I push your brand to every jobsite guy I run into in the field. I'd love to see more of your work. I bought the wrath of the khans on Google play, as well as the supernova series. U da man Dan!!!!!

[@thatN7guy982]

Love this! However one thing that usually seems to be forgotten in these battles is roman artillery, Ceasar would've had access to both ballista and bolt throwers that could've been set rapidly. Ceasar himself praised the accuracy of scorpions which could have done massive damage to Norman cavalry

[@zaccharalambous5291]

As much as i love his podcasts i find these What if episodes a waste of time. Just Fiction. Their are so many great stories he could tell. Life is Stranger than Fiction,

[@Massivecarcrash]

Bring out the snacks, 2 hours of my favorite storyteller coming right up.

[@Koop415]

Thank You!

[@williamteal9550]

When he mentions his childhood or his past as a radio host I realize he is not a disembodied voice thats lived for thousands of years and experienced all this history

[@BishNufc]

Great episode, I love war-games, more please. Also, what a coincidence I watched 'Final Countdown' 2 days before listening to this :)

[@knightscroftsquire-muldoon]

_THANK YOU!_

[@2KULE4SKULE]

You need to watch Down Periscope. The world war ii-era diesel submarine versus the US Nuclear Navy in a war game. Hijinks ensue

[@espadolfo]

Made my day Señor Dan

[@MrHobbes343]

Ave Imperitor, it’s always good to see new Carlin content

[@Deridus]

Glory... to CAESAR!!!

[@sk8toker]

Thank you!!

[@MichaelRodriguez-qo9oo]

Love these

[@adipuppi]

dan carlin uploads be like the girl that leaves your DMs on seen but then you wake up in the morning to a couple of paragraphs

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

you just described my entire life

[@cylonred8902]

I am old - no idea what any of that means....

[@XxSwAgTiTaNxX]

Translated* The gentleman Dan Carlin is similar to a lady to whom you send the occasional letter with the intent to court, but never received a response, although you have confirmed with the mailman that the letters had been delivered. But, one morning you awaken to see that she has replied with a long 20 page letter which you eagerly read

[@SavageHenry777]

@@XxSwAgTiTaNxX Alas, her father considers you a profligate.

[@venicec3310]

SavageHenry777 profligates like that belong on the cross

[@BarbaraRademacher]

I haven't listened to this podcast yet, except enough to hear your question. My money would be with Julius Caesar, hands down. I had to spend my high school sophomore year reading Caesar's Gallic Wars in Latin complete with my Latin teacher reminding us every class that, contrary to popular opinion, Latin was not a dead language.

[@aaronsandoval6601]

Num num for the brain! 🧠

[@oflionsquarrel2277]

Damn it Dan, its 1am and now im going to be up for 2 more hours tonight😉. Thanks for the content sir

[@brianjennings4450]

Yaaaaaayyy! Hi Ben. Finally got Dan back to work, eh? You saved my sanity. for one more evening. Thank you!

[@lonewatie8751]

Besides Rogans podcast. The only thing on the KZbin I look forward to. Thanx Dan.....

[@MrMojoRisin71]

Excellent

[@friscostreetstories5403]

I love these talks the best. Where he mixes things up and throws a dash of wargaming on for good measure.

[@c1audius]

Always click on your new content, thanks Dan.

[@youtubeuser9972]

sean carrol mentioned you on his podcast so I checked your channel amazing content, thank you

[@Exit311]

Caesar's Germanic calvary: "Hold my beer"

[@RaidsEpicly]

Was just listening to Revolutions podcast, which reminded me of you and made me wonder if I'd missed an upload. Then I saw this! Very excited based on the topic

[@zoramajora5893]

Legit same. Was on 3.34a where they mentioned the 12 Presidents podcast. Hbu?

[@RaidsEpicly]

@@zoramajora5893 American Revolution 2.9! It'll be interesting listening to one where the revolution doesn't go full circle and turn into a complete clusterfuck like the Haitian and French ones did

[@aa-zj9hv]

Listened to this on a podcast app. Came here to say that this is definitely a genre I love as part of the addendum umbrella.

[@thomashaskan5681]

Dan Carlin, you ARE the real hero!!! 100% Appreciation for your content.

[@sainttrilby7171]

Thank you, Mr. Carlin.

[@SargonOfAmerish]

My reaction verbatum: guysguysguysGUYS HEY HEEEY EVERYONE *runs through the street ringing bell* xD

[@adamnoturfuknbusiness2367]

youre the man dan!

[@Jay-gi6oh]

Nice

[@getsmart3701]

Wooo...Hoooo! Another Dan Carlin upload...simply awesome.

[@lulwut43]

Hey congrats on the Twilight Zone reboot Dan! I can't wait to see how they use your wonderful oratory skills.

[@harvestblades]

Listened to the podcast earlier. Great way to start a Friday. Stopped in just to smash that Like button.

[@lessonsfromryan]

I’m a big fan of the hch addendum concept, I really like the structure and how they’re evolving. When are we getting another one of these?

[@noobslicer1437]

Thank you ❤

[@acwtacticalusaoutfittersof4220]

Dan the best history teller ever Carlin. Thank you good sir.

[@thegovernorpower9161]

Who would unlike this video? Sad.

[@rory5013]

Hell man I was born in '90 and play wargames of all sorts today. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical. Great hobby!

[@Destro7000]

Good stuff.

[@DanielFoland]

I enjoyed this. It was a light, fluffy, fun ride, like Carlin let his early-90s Jim Carey take over for a couple hours. Whee Addenda! Also, the movie concept might totally work as a Cloverfield Paradox sequel, because they already have a valid open-ended time-shift laying around.

[@johnnycomelately9400]

Nice.

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you.

[@joshuarayborn]

Listened to it the minute I saw it came out. Fantastic as usual. I want to hear a mongol versus Rome now

[@ivankuzov6537]

The Partians defeated Crasus, the Mongols were a modern tactics army and no matter how awesome it would be to be in the roman legion I would not rather face the Mongols at any circuimstances in an open battle

[@joshuarayborn]

Mongols also lost wars to Egypt, so I think The romans have a chance

[@ivankuzov6537]

If it is a first encounter I think that most probably the Mongols would destroy the Romans.. What I like about Rome and what makes it a super power is that they learn from it's defeats so the second one would be a memorable one

[@tribuneoftheplebs9948]

I dont play historical wargaming but i do play 40k and totally understand the painting and building and stuff 👍

[@AncientHistoryCriticisms]

The Emperor protects.

[@jerrythedog]

BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD

[@normanmccoy7004]

You had me hooked at 25mm miniature wargaming

[@hannibalwrecktor5506]

This is literally the plot of a manga/anime called 'Drifters'. Famous historic war participants are snatched up at the moment of death on the battlefield and thrown in a new land to fight against each other via 2 factions. Oda Nobunaga, Hannibal, Scipio, Joan of Arc, Tamon Yamaguchi from wwII japanese navy (and he has his aircraft carrier the Hiryū), Gilles de Rais, Hitler was present but died (again) before the story really starts. Quite a few japanese warriors, obviously. I loved it.. But anyway...if anyone is into niche japanese comics/animation about warriors from different time periods commanding armies and going at it.. Well there you go, lol..

[@Dave-mk9bw]

Thank you for the recommendation.

[@ryanshaw2937]

Sounds awesome, is it shoen jump?

[@hannibalwrecktor5506]

@@ryanshaw2937 No its a Seinen manga/anime aimed at older audiences. It has entirely too many references to history and politics, war and generally things aimed at young to older adults.

[@ryanshaw2937]

@@hannibalwrecktor5506 Cool man ill track it down i asked as i the have shoen jump manga app its pretty cool for like £2 a month

[@rikrob5172]

Jesus is in there too

[@yhormthejollygiant4327]

Nothing gets me Rock Hard like Hardcore History!

[@dustyfairview9062]

Yaaaaaaaay! I cheer like muppet for carlin! Hope you enjoy our show as Kermit would say

[@calska140]

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES I'm a little excited.

[@drdrai7479]

1:08:40 "... And for those of you who don't know Hans Delbrüke..." If you haven't heard of Hans Delbrüke, welcome to your first episode of Hardcore History.

[@matthewsutton3677]

Yeah that's a pro drinking game right there

[@gertrudlehmann4869]

Hans Delbrück, military historian, full professor at the university of Berlin

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