Hardcore: History Stories

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Genocide Engineered Through Train Schedules
20/1/2026 | 3 mins.
In this episode, we explain how timetables and quotas structured mass killings. In this episode, we show how genocide was optimized like a supply chain.
Prague Under Heydrich’s Terror
20/1/2026 | 4 mins.
In this episode, we describe what daily life looked like under Heydrich’s administration. We explain how systematic violence kept the population subdued.
How Propaganda Shaped Nazi Germany
19/1/2026 | 4 mins.
In this episode, we discuss how messaging influenced identity, unity, and obedience. In this episode, we look at how culture itself became a political weapon.
From Bookkeeper to SS Architect
19/1/2026 | 4 mins.
In this episode, we explore how organizational skill outweighed charisma in building terror. In this episode, we examine how systems outlived individual cruelty.
How Nazi Ideology Shaped Waffen-SS
19/1/2026 | 5 mins.
In this episode, we break down how Nazi racial ideology defined the Waffen-SS from recruitment to training. In this episode, we explain how belief systems were weaponized for war.

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About Hardcore: History Stories

Hardcore is a history podcast where the past is stripped of polish and told the way it actually happened. Each episode dives deep into the most intense, controversial, and world-shaping moments in history, from brutal wars and political power struggles to forgotten figures and decisions that changed everything. This show goes beyond surface-level timelines to explore the human cost, moral gray areas, and unintended consequences behind historical events. Expect immersive storytelling, sharp analysis, and narratives that feel alive.

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