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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Author

Jem Duducu

Episodes

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.

Submarines 26.09.2023 42:08

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

He-Man 21.09.2023 37:21

Jem takes us back to his childhood with He-Man! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oppenheimer... 2! 19.09.2023 40:33

Do not adjust your sets - this is a second episode all about Oppenheimer! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Servant of the People 14.09.2023 39:37

Jem looks at the Ukranian TV Series 'Servant of the People', starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casablanca 12.09.2023 39:12

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

Why is Babylon Bad? 07.09.2023 36:23

Jem looks at the film Babylon, the series Babylon Berlin, and why Babylon is bad! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animation 05.09.2023 40:48

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

Lightsabers! 31.08.2023 40:14

Jem looks into Lightsabers and Swords, and shares a confession from his past... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood and History 29.08.2023 37:32

Jem talks about his new book, 'Hollywood and History'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strike! 24.08.2023 43:04

Jem looks into the history of strikes, unions, and how they affect pop culture! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lionesses and The World Cup! 22.08.2023 36:42

Jem looks at the Women's World Cup, and the history of Women's Football. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.