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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The podcast currently has 429 episodes available.

Condensed Histories episodes:

November 02, 2021 Dune
This week on the podcast Jem talks about Dune, and compares it to Foundation, the new series based on the work of Isaac Asimov.
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38min
October 26, 2021 Warhammer: End Times
Taking another look into the history surrounding Warhammer again this week, Jem looks into End Times... and it is the end of the world!
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44min
October 19, 2021 Judge Dredd
Jem looks at the history hiding behind the comic books and films of Judge Dredd!
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37min
October 12, 2021 Crazy Rich Shang-Chi and the Last Dragon
Jem looks at the history hiding behind Shang-Chi, Reya and the Last Dragon, and Crazy Rich Asians!
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43min
October 05, 2021 Bond, James Bond
Jem looks into the history hidden around James Bond!

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.
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46min
September 28, 2021 HALO
Jem looks into the history hidden around the video game series HALO!

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.
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40min
September 21, 2021 Vogue!
Jem looks into the history hidden around Madonna's hit 'Vogue'!

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.
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36min
September 14, 2021 Warhammer... and Death!
Jem looks at both Warhammer 40000 and Warhammer Age of Sigma, and how death in the Warhammer world is mirrored in history!

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.
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32min
September 07, 2021 Gundam
This week Jem talks about Gundam!

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!
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36min
August 31, 2021 Slinkys and Snake Bombs
Jem talks about his new book!

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34min

FAQs about Condensed Histories:

How many episodes does Condensed Histories have?

The podcast currently has 429 episodes available.

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