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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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36:21

Warhammer Demons!

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2022/04/05

This week Jem talks about demons in Warhammer and in history!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:14

Wonder Woman and World War One

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2022/03/29

In this week's episode, Jem wants to talk about World War One - and specifically about many of the historical myths surrounding the First World War - and of course he brings pop-culture into the equation in the form of Wonder Woman!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

Horizon

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2022/03/22

This week Jem looks into the history hidden inside the Playstation video games Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon: Forbidden West!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:57

Battlestar Galactica

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2022/03/15

Following a suggestion on Twitter (you can make your suggestions at @jemduducu), Jem looks at the history hidden around Battlestar Galactica!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:16

The Joker

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2022/03/08

As The Batman appears in cinemas, Jem takes a look at one of his most famous enemies, The Joker!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:01

Ukraine

Condensed Histories ·

2022/03/01

In light of current world events, Jem takes a look into the history of Ukraine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:30

Gangsters, Liquor and TV

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2022/02/23

This week Jem talks about the TV show Boardwalk Empire. He talks about prohibition, the constitution, Ireland and plastic surgery, and also reveals his favourite fictional character of all media!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:41

Warhammer Empires

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2022/02/15

Jem looks into the history of empires, in Warhammer and in the real world!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

COPS

Condensed Histories ·

2022/02/08

Instead of taking one piece of pop-culture this week, Jem looks across a variety of films and television to see how the history and modernity of the police is reflected in 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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34:10

The Dark

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2022/02/01

Jem talks about the Netflix German-language show The Dark - which leads him into the history of science, and time travel!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:48

Good Omens

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2022/01/25

Jem delves into the history linked to Good Omens, the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and the Amazon Prime series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen - which means of course that he will be looking into the history of The Bible!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:43

Book of Boba Fett

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2022/01/18

Jem looks at the history tucked away inside the new Disney Plus series 'Book of Boba Fett', which means he is talking Star Wars, The Mandalorean and the difference between a mercenary and a bounty hunter!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:29

Don't Look Up!

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2022/01/11

Jem looks into the history underlying the new Netflix film 'Don't Look Up', and brings in Anchorman, and why we are all stars!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:27

Ra-Ra-Rasputin and the King's Man

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2022/01/04

Jem takes the pop 'classic' Ra-Ra-Rasputin and the new film The King's Man as a jumping off point to talk about Rasputin!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:40

Warhammer and New Technology

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2021/12/21

Jem takes his semi-regular look into the history hidden behind Warhammer, and this time it is its relationship with new technology.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:51

Robin Hood

Condensed Histories ·

2021/12/14

This time Jem looks into the legend of Robin Hood, and fires off a volley of arrows at the Kevin Costner film 'Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:18

Taking Down Statues

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2021/12/07

Jem looks at statures, and the recent controversy surrounding whether some of them should be taken down or left in place.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:14

Harry Potter and the History of Magic

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2021/11/30

Jem, with the help of magician Greg, looks at Harry Potter and Magic!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:05

When Pop-Culture Becomes History

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2021/11/23

Jem flips the tables this week as he looks at how sometimes Pop Culture can influence our view on history rather than the other way around!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:32

Samurai

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2021/11/16

Jem looks at three different areas of pop-culture in order to get an overview of the history of Samurai!Get your copy of his latest book, 'Slinkys and Snake Bombs' at https://www.amberley-books.com/slinkys-and-snake-bombs.html - or from wherever you buy your books, and connect with him on Twitter at @JemDuducu.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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