Jem Duducu

Condensed Histories

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Condensed Histories bridges the gap between history and popular culture. In each episode of Condensed Histories our host, Jem Duducu, takes an item of popular culture and looks under the surface to find real history hiding inside, with fascinating facts and stories about history spanning all eras, and also about the development of the piece pop-culture itself, appealing to history lover and enthusiasts of movies, games and music alike! From shows on Netflix, Prime or Disney Plus, to the lastest blockbuster films, and even video games, songs, board games and food, Jem shows us how much history...

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Jem Duducu

Episodes

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 15.10.2026 35:42

Jem looks into the history around Andrew Lloyd Webber and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Cons 08.10.2026 38:10

Don't be fooled by a con - this is Jem's genuine episode on the subject! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Modern Art so bad? 01.10.2026 39:07

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

Pressure 24.09.2026 38:57

Jem talks about the film Pressure, D-Day, and the weather! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Asylum - A New Horror Book 17.09.2026 33:39

Jem talks about his new book and audiobook - The Asylum! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A History of the Action Movie 10.09.2026 42:34

Jem looks into over a century of action movie history! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iron Maiden 03.09.2026 39:57

Jem looks into the band Iron Maiden, and their surprisingly historical songs! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holy Grail 27.08.2026 40:37

Join Jem on a quest for The Holy Grail! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stone Age 20.08.2026 39:47

Jem takes us all the way back to The Stone Age! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Teenager Years 13.08.2026 39:51

Jem takes a look at the history and concept of the teenage years! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Passion Of The Christ 06.08.2026 40:54

Jem looks into a film you are more likely to have heard of than seen - The Passion Of The Christ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of War Films 30.07.2026 42:03

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

U2 23.07.2026 40:21

Jem looks into the history around the band U2. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Odyssey 16.07.2026 41:50

Jem talks about a piece of pop culture that spans millennia... The Odyssey! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cleopatra 09.07.2026 40:14

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.

Rambo 02.07.2026 41:20

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.

How Many Nukes Has America Dropped On Spain? 25.06.2026 37:20

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.

Apocalypse Now and The Heart of Darkness 18.06.2026 38:57

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.

Spider-Noir 11.06.2026 38:43

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.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 04.06.2026 41:45

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.

Blackadder 28.05.2026 37:31

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.

The Spice Girls! 21.05.2026 44:16

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.

Black Swan and Ballet 14.05.2026 45:01

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.

A History of Music 07.05.2026 44:45

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.

Slavery 30.04.2026 42:18

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.