254 episodes

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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Condensed Histories Jem Duducu

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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 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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    Improving History

    Improving History

    Jem tackles the world of the docu-drama!
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    • 41 min
    Society of the Snow

    Society of the Snow

    Jem talks Society of the Snow, and how far you would go to survive?
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    • 36 min
    The News

    The News

    Here is the News - or Jem's look at it through history.
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    • 42 min
    Cowboys

    Cowboys

    Jem takes you to the Wild West with this episode about Cowboys!
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    • 41 min
    Historical Accuracy In World War Two Films

    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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    • 35 min
    Elections

    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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    • 37 min

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