252 episodes
Condensed Histories Jem Duducu
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- History
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 is lurking in our everyday entertainment.
Wandavision, The Dig, Warhammer, Queen’s Gambit, Assassin’s Creed, Jojo Rabbit, Cobra Kai, The Lord of the Rings and Monopoly are among the subjects in which which Jem has so far discovered a surprising amount of history!
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The News
Here is the News - or Jem's look at it through history.
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Cowboys
Jem takes you to the Wild West with this episode about Cowboys!
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Historical Accuracy In World War Two Films
Jem looks at the ways in which historical accuracy in World War Two films has changed over time.
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Elections
As a General Election has just been called in the UK, and a Presidential Election looks in the United States, Jem looks into the history of elections and democracy itself!
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The History of Coca Cola
Jem takes a refreshing look into the history of Coca Cola!
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The Holocaust and The Zone of Interest
Jem presents an emotional episode, looking into the Holocaust, the history of Antisemitism, and the film The Zone of Interest.
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