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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

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48:31

Drop and Give Me Twenty

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2025/07/31

Get ready to be put through your paces as Jem looks into the figure in popular culture that is the Drill Sergeant!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:29

KPop Demon Hunters

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2025/07/24

Jem looks at Korea, KPop and KPop Demon Hunters!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:00

Samurai and Ninja

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2025/07/17

Jem looks into the relationship between Samurai, Ninja, and the movies!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:09

Alcatraz

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2025/07/10

Jem looks into the history locked up inside Alcatraz!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:01

Beards!

Condensed Histories ·

2025/07/03

Jem looks at the history hiding behind beards!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:37

Frankie Goes To Hollywood

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2025/06/26

A look at Frankie Goes To Hollywood moves into the area of Mutually Assured Destruction.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:40

Moana

Condensed Histories ·

2025/06/19

Jem talks about Moana and the history surrounding the film!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:00

The Internet!

Condensed Histories ·

2025/06/12

Jem tackles the history behind a huge element of popular culture in the 21st Century - The Internet!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:33

Little Bits Of History

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2025/06/05

Jem presents an anthology of history inspired by various pieces of pop-culture.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:58

Thriller

Condensed Histories ·

2025/05/29

Jem looks into the history behind Michael Jackson's Thriller!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:00

Carry On

Condensed Histories ·

2025/05/22

By popular demand, Jem looks into the 'Carry On' film series!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:42

Star Trek - With Special Guest Erlend Hedegart from...

Condensed Histories ·

2025/05/15

Jem is joined by Erlend Hedegart, host of the 'Well That Aged Well' podcast, and Condensed Histories' producer Greg, to talk about Star Trek!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:03

Conclave

Condensed Histories ·

2025/05/08

As the Cardinals gather to choose a new Pope, Jem looks into the ConclaveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:28

Goodbye Warhammer

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2025/05/01

In what seems likely to be our last every Warhammer episode, Jem bids thaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:07

Warfare

Condensed Histories ·

2025/04/24

Jem talks about the film Warfare!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:28

The Devil's Horsemen: A Thousand Years of Conquest by...

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2025/04/17

This week is all about Jem's new book, 'The Devil's Horsemen: A Thousand Years of Conquest by Eurasian Steppe Horse Archers'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:00

The Olmecs - Animation, Archaeology, and Ancient...

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2025/04/10

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

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41:46

Remakes - Older Than You Might Think

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2025/04/03

Jem talks about Remakes, and how old they really are!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:50

The Brilliance of Board Games!

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2025/03/27

On this week's episode Jem is talking about board games, and just how far back in time they go!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:31

Dinosaurs with Megabeast Games!

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2025/03/20

In this exciting episode of Condensed History, host Jem Duducu interviews Steve Foot from MegaBeast Games and Claire Marr, a DPhil student from Oxford University, about their new dinosaur board game called 'MegaBeast' launching on Kickstarter. The conversation highlights the game's scientific foundations, the collaboration between game design and paleontology, and interesting debates on dinosaur behavior and evidence. They also delve into the game's mechanics and inspirations, and answer fascinating

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