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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! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Triads

2026/04/23

Jem rounds out his organised crime trilogy with The Triads. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joan of Arc

2026/04/16

A deep dive into Joan of Arc — the teenage girl who became one of history's most enduring icons. Jem unpacks the real story behind the legend: the brutal, decades-long war between England and France, how a 16-year-old hearing voices managed to turn the tide of a 75-year losing streak, and why her brief, three-year story has fueled 500 years of movies, operas, pop songs, and pop culture obsession. From Warhammer to Bill & Ted, Joan's fingerprints are everywhere — and this episode asks why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack The Ripper

2026/04/09

Jem looks into the pop culture surrounding one of the most infamous serial killer cases in the world. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Presidents

2026/04/02

Jem's book The American Presidents In 100 Facts is now out as an audiobook read by producer Greg, so Jem gets to talk about it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vienna

2026/03/26

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

Is this World War Three?

2026/03/19

Jem looks at what we can learn from the past about the current global situation, and whether we are at the start of a third world war. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternative Medicine

2026/03/12

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

Artificial Intelligence

2026/03/05

Jem, or possible the AI that has replaced him, talks about the world of Artificial Intelligence! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine - 4 Years On

2026/02/26

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has become longer than World War II lasted for Russia itself—yet the invading forces have barely taken two regions. In this sobering anniversary episode, host Jem Duducu examines why Putin's "special military operation" has stalled, what the devastating human and economic costs mean for Russia's future, and whether peace is any closer in 2026. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

2026/02/19

Jem talks about the Game of Thrones spinoff, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - and spoiler alert, he's not totally happy with it! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Napoleon 1927

2026/02/12

Jem actually makes a good case why we should all try watching the 1927 silent movie Napoleon! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bias

2026/02/05

Jem talks about one of editor Greg's favourite subjects, the best subject in the world, Bias! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Didn't Start The Fire

2026/01/29

Jem looks into the simply epic amount of history contained in the Billy Joel song 'We Didn't Start The Fire'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuremburg

2026/01/22

Jem talks about Nuremburg, and some of the films created around the infamous trial. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expedition 33

2026/01/16

Jem looks into the video game Expedition 33 - and La Belle Époque in France. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.9 out of 5

16 reviews

★★★★★

VegasDave89135 2021/08/03

Love it!

Excellent content

★★★☆☆

GGSANE 2024/02/25

Ukraine two years in

I was enjoying the podcast until you brought up Israel has killed more civilians. We don't know that as the info comes from Hamas. Two they have kille...

★★★★★

clrivett 2021/07/31

It's great!

This is fantastic! Where have you been all my life!

★★★★★

Mammon1836392 2021/03/27

Great

Love it, great work!

★★★★★

Cid95 2019/04/09

Great job

Making history fun and interesting. Not that history wasn’t already fun and interesting.