Condensed Histories

By Jem Duducu

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

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How many episodes does Condensed Histories have?

The podcast currently has 429 episodes available.

Condensed Histories episodes:

June 27, 2023 Dad's Army
Jem looks into the history surrounding the British comedy series 'Dad's Army'
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39min
June 22, 2023 Boba Fett and the Bounty Hunters
Jem takes a dive into the subject of Bounty Hunters, and the most famous bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away.
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40min
June 20, 2023 Journalism
Jem looks into the history of Journalism.
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40min
June 15, 2023 A History of Chocolate
Jem talks about the history of chocolate, three men who changed the world for ever, and pretty much guarantees that there is one chocolate company which will never be a sponsor for the show!

Warning: This episode may be bad for people on a low-calorie diet...
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37min
June 13, 2023 Giants!
Jem talks Warhammer, mythology, and 'Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain' by Amy Jeffs.
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39min
June 08, 2023 LEGO
This week Jem gives his take on the history of Lego - and links it to ancient civilisations!
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37min
June 06, 2023 The Royal Family
With the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, and the recent coronation of King Charles III, it is the perfect time for Jem to dig under the surface of The Royal Family.
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39min
June 01, 2023 Atlantis
Jem takes aim at the world of pseudo-history as he looks at Atlantis!
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36min
May 30, 2023 The Mummy
From Ancient Egypt to Tom Cruise, via the 1930s and Brendan Fraiser, Jem looks into the history surrounding The Mummy!
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45min
May 25, 2023 Ted Lasso
Jem looks into some of the history linked to the Apple TV series Ted Lasso.
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38min

FAQs about Condensed Histories:

How many episodes does Condensed Histories have?

The podcast currently has 429 episodes available.

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