Condensed Histories

Jem is 'comin atcha' with a podcast about Cleopatra! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks at the history around Rambo! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem asks a question with an unexpected answer - just how many nukes has the USA dropped on Spain? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks at the link between Apocalypse Now, and the book The Heart of Darkness Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks into the world of Spider-Noir and the history of Film Noir. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem takes us back to the 80s for He Man, and up to date for the 2026 film, Masters of the Universe! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem finally puts together an episode about the comedy genius that is Blackadder! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem manages to go from the history of the Spice Girls to the voyages of Magellan! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem delves into the art of Ballet and the film Black Swan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem talks about the history of music, and makes a big announcement! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem takes a look into a range of aspects surrounding the history of Slavery. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem rounds out his organised crime trilogy with The Triads. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into Joan of Arc — the teenage girl who became one of history's most enduring icons. Jem unpacks the real story behind the legend: the brutal, decades-long war between England and France, how a 16-year-old hearing voices managed to turn the tide of a 75-year losing streak, and why her brief, three-year story has fueled 500 years of movies, operas, pop songs, and pop culture obsession....

Jem looks into the pop culture surrounding one of the most infamous serial killer cases in the world. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem's book The American Presidents In 100 Facts is now out as an audiobook read by producer Greg, so Jem gets to talk about it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem talks about Vienna... the city and the song! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks at what we can learn from the past about the current global situation, and whether we are at the start of a third world war. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks into the world of alternative medicine! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem, or possible the AI that has replaced him, talks about the world of Artificial Intelligence! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has become longer than World War II lasted for Russia itself—yet the invading forces have barely taken two regions. In this sobering anniversary episode, host Jem Duducu examines why Putin's "special military operation" has stalled, what the devastating human and economic costs mean for Russia's future, and whether peace is any close...

Jem talks about the Game of Thrones spinoff, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - and spoiler alert, he's not totally happy with it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem actually makes a good case why we should all try watching the 1927 silent movie Napoleon! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem talks about one of editor Greg's favourite subjects, the best subject in the world, Bias! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks into the simply epic amount of history contained in the Billy Joel song 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem talks about Nuremburg, and some of the films created around the infamous trial. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.