Condensed Histories

Condensed Histories

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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Ukraine: One Year On

Ukraine: One Year On

One year into the war in Ukraine, Jem looks at the past year and the current situation from a historical viewpoint.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. Se...

7 Mars 202337min

Asterix and Obelix

Asterix and Obelix

This episode Jem takes a suggestion from a number of listeners, and talks about Asterix!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

2 Mars 202334min

The Last of Us... and a special announcement!

The Last of Us... and a special announcement!

On this episode Jem looks at the video game and tv series The Last of Us, and has a special announcement to make about the future of the podcast!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-...

28 Feb 202334min

50 (ish) Films for 50 Years

50 (ish) Films for 50 Years

Jem turns 50 this year, and so he looks back over his life at 50 (ish) films that have had an impact on him.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

21 Feb 202358min

Harry and Megan

Harry and Megan

Jem looks into possibly the most pop culture based history subject of all - the Royal Family.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

14 Feb 202340min

The English

The English

Jem talks about the western TV series The English.The audiobook of Jem's novel 'Silent Crossroads' is available from Audible!https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Silent-Crossroads-Audiobook/B0BRYT35BGhttps://...

7 Feb 202340min

Silent Crossroads

Silent Crossroads

Jem has a big announcement to make about his World War set historical fiction book, Silent Crossroads!The audiobook is available from Audible!https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Silent-Crossroads-Audiobook/B...

31 Jan 202331min

Warhammer and the Leman Russ Tank

Warhammer and the Leman Russ Tank

Jem takes one of his semi-regular looks at the history inspiring Warhammer, and this time he responds to a listener suggestion to look at the Leman Russ tanks.Support this show http://supporter.acast....

24 Jan 202340min

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