Condensed Histories

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Condensed Histories episodes

October 13, 2017 194 - Fast 5 with Greg - The Insignificance of History
Greg is feeling all philosophical about our place in time!
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
7 min
September 08, 2017 Episode 184 - Fast 5 with Jem - The Book!
Jem wants to say a little more about 'Silent Crossroads', his first fiction book, and how it gives him the chance to talk about some of the history in the book.
Find out all about in on the podcast, and then head straight to the link below to get your copy! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1974611108/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1974611108&linkCode=as2&tag=condenhistor-21&linkId=e052d505b3f4638375ecba51ac7ea896
6 min
September 05, 2017 183 - Silent Crossroads - With Special Guest Jem Duducu!!
Jem comes on to talk about his first historical fiction book, 'Silent Crossroads'! Find out all about in on the podcast, and then head straight to the link below to get your copy!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1974611108/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1974611108&linkCode=as2&tag=condenhistor-21&linkId=e052d505b3f4638375ecba51ac7ea896
37 min
September 02, 2017 182 - Fast 5 With Greg - The Sound of Silence
This week Greg talks about silent movies, why he likes them, and why he finds them similar to the study of history.
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
6 min
August 29, 2017 181 - Special Guest Laurel A Rockefeller!
Greg is joined by history writer Laurel A Rockefeller, and after a few minutes, by Jem as well! It is a series of firsts for the podcast, as we have a start without Jem, singing, and even birds in the background!
For more on Laurel visit:
Barnes and Noble: tinyurl.com/BNbooksLAR
iTunes/iBookstore: tinyurl.com/itunesLARbooks
SmashWords: tinyurl.com/smashLAR
Goodreads: https://t.co/vUcdWamUjy
Blog: laurelarockefeller.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/peersofbeinan
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Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
34 min
August 25, 2017 180 - Fast 5 with Jem - Nostalgia
In this week's fast 5, Jem is talking all about nostalgia!
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
6 min
August 22, 2017 179 - The Russian Revolution
Was the Russian Revolution necessary - and was it a good thing? Greg and Jem discuss the subject on this week's podcast, and an argument ensues!
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
32 min
August 18, 2017 178 - The Two Musketeers
Greg brought up The Three Musketeers on a podcast a short while ago, and so this week he and Jem discuss the historical basis behind the famous stories.
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
32 min
August 15, 2017 177 - Fast 5 with Greg - Rebuilding the Past
Due to technical difficulties, your fast 5 and main episode are reversed this week - and Greg wants to talk about his recent visit to the Black Country Living History Museum.
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
6 min
August 11, 2017 176 - Fast 5 with Jem - Being Remembered in History
Jem wondered how some famous historical figures would feel about the way that their names live on through the ages. Would Henry VIII be happy with the image his name conjures up in popular culture? How many other figures might be less than happy with the way they are seen within history?
Condensed History Gems podcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Greg Chapman, juggler and comedy entertainer from Condensed Histories (@condensedhist) and Jem Duducu, history writer of HistoryGems (@historygems). Each week we have a half hour discussion episode, as well as a shorter ‘Fast 5’ episode featuring one of the two. Subjects range through history, from pirates to Saxons, Vikings to Victorians, and Romans to the Cold War! Find out more about the podcast at www.condensedhistories.com/gems
6 min

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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…