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

Warhammer White Scars 09.01.2024 37:05

Jem heads back to the world of Warhammer, and from there to the Mongol Hoards! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elvis! 04.01.2024 39:58

Jem looks into the life of Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burke, Hare, and Body Snatching with Paul Bavill from History Rage 21.12.2023 51:44

A special episode where Jem (and Greg!) talk about Burke, Hare, and Body Snatching with Paul Bavill from the History Rage Podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Sound Smart In History Conversations 19.12.2023 39:49

Jem helps you sound smarter in history conversations, and gets a few things off his chest! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dark Knight 14.12.2023 40:15

Jem talks about Batman, and The Dark Knight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gameshows: Squid Games Challenge and 007: Road To A Million 12.12.2023 40:43

Jem looks at the way film and TV cross-influence each other with two new gameshows inspired by very different fictional properties. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All The Light We Cannot See 07.12.2023 39:30

Jem looks at the book and series All The Light We Cannot See. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Killers of the Flower Moon 05.12.2023 37:14

Jem looks at Leonardo Di Caprio, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mad Max 30.11.2023 38:11

Welcome to the post-apocalyptic world of Jem talking Mad Max! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Napoleon 28.11.2023 38:28

Jem talks about Napoleon, and historical inaccuracy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master and Commander 23.11.2023 37:06

Jem sets sail with Master and Commander! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctor Who 21.11.2023 43:14

Jem talks Doctor Who... and the history of Time! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guns n Roses: Civil War 16.11.2023 40:22

Jem talks Guns n Roses, and Civil Wars. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History As A Weapon 14.11.2023 43:00

Jem looks into the use of History itself as a Weapon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vinland Saga 09.11.2023 37:55

Jem looks at Vikings, by way of The Vinland Saga! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Witcher & Final Fantasy XVI 07.11.2023 39:15

Jem takes a look into two different fanchises, The Witcher & Final Fantasy XVI, and how they are both connected. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

V for Vendetta 02.11.2023 42:13

Jem looks into the comic book and film, V for Vendetta. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Black Templars 31.10.2023 37:52

Jem takes a Warhammer inspired look into the history surrounding The Black Templars. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurassic Park 3 26.10.2023 40:16

Jem talks Jurassic Park 3, and an exciting new project from Dark Fantastic Mills. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boys 24.10.2023 36:41

Jem looks into the superhero story 'The Boys', and considers the comparison between superheroes today and the mythology of the past. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Loch Ness Monster and other Cryptids 12.10.2023 40:25

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

Women In Magic 10.10.2023 35:50

The editor of Condensed Histories, and the writer of 'Greg and Felicity's History of Magic' (available on Amazon), Greg Chapman, steps out from behind the computer to talk to Jem about Women in Magic. You can find details of Greg's upcoming tour of 'The Non-Psychic 'Psychic' Show' at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/gregchapman Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hoste...

Happy Birthday Disney! 05.10.2023 45:38

Jem looks into the history of Disney as we approach the company's 100th birthday! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traitors 03.10.2023 40:10

From Reality TV to the Bible, Jem looks into the history of Traitors! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walk Like An Egyptian 28.09.2023 37:25

Jem takes us into Ancient Egypt and 80s pop as we Walk Like An Egyptian! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.