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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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44:45

The Mummy

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2023/05/30

From Ancient Egypt to Tom Cruise, via the 1930s and Brendan Fraiser, Jem looks into the history surrounding The Mummy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:15

Ted Lasso

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2023/05/25

Jem looks into some of the history linked to the Apple TV series Ted Lasso.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:43

Fast and Furious

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2023/05/23

Jem talks about the Fast and Furious franchise, the history of cars, and why he once heckled a film in a cinema!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:31

The Speech

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2023/05/18

Jem looks at the importance of speeches in pop-culture and history, and why how things are said can be more important than what is said.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:36

Let's Get Physical

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2023/05/16

Jem looks into the song Let's Get Physical, Olivia Newton John, and exercise!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:50

Narcos

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2023/05/11

Jem takes a look into the series Narcos, and at the history of drugs.Please note that although Jem keeps this historical, historical drug use is mentioned in this episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:12

Enigma

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2023/05/09

Jem looks at three movies surrounding the Enigma code, and the history of the code itself.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:12

A Million Ways To Die In The West

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2023/05/04

Jem looks into the film A Million Ways To Die In The West, which means of course he is talking about nostalgia and moustaches!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:11

Warhammer Tactics

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2023/05/02

Jem looks at how some of the tactics and technology of Warhammer reflect the same developments in military history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:12

Fandom

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2023/04/27

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

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41:29

The A-Team

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2023/04/25

Jem has done episodes about songs, he has done episodes about nursery rhymes, but this week he surpasses himself by doing an episode based on one line in the introduction to the A-Team!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:38

100(ish) Years of Warner Bros

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2023/04/20

Jem looks over the last 100 years of Warner Bros!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:32

Ip Man

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2023/04/18

Jem takes a look into some martial art history with Ip ManSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:12

Star Trek

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2023/04/13

There are few subjects bigger to tackle in Pop-Culture than Star Trek!Give Jem your episode suggestions at @JemDuducu on Twitter!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:13

Musicals!

Condensed Histories ·

2023/04/11

This week Jem takes you to the musicals for some pop culture and history!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:35

Tetris

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2023/04/06

This time, Jem looks into the history (and pre-history) surrounding the video game Tetris!Let Jem know what you think on Twitter at @jemduducuSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:26

Avengers: Infinity War

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2023/04/04

In a slightly different episode, Jem looks into Avengers: Infinity War, and some recent history.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:34

Pawn Stars

Condensed Histories ·

2023/03/30

Jem takes a look at the US tv series Pawn Stars, and the history of Pawn Brokers.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:22

John Wick

Condensed Histories ·

2023/03/28

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

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48:27

A Clash of Civilisations

Condensed Histories ·

2023/03/23

Jem talks about a negative point of popular culture.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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