Condensed Histories

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Condensed Histories episodes

May 23, 2017 Episode 153 - Imperial Guards
Jem actually met a listener this week, and so took a suggestion of a topic - and so we wander into a discussion on Imperial Guards!
The 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
30 min
May 19, 2017 152 - Fast 5 with Jem - Shoes
In this episode, Jem wants to talk about Shoes!!
The 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
May 16, 2017 151 - Diseases in History
Today Greg and Jem look at disease - how illness has affected history, and how much a simple illness can change big things when it comes to the past.
The 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
May 12, 2017 150 - Fast 5 with Greg - Animation
Greg looks into animation and invention!
The 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
May 09, 2017 149 - LORE!
Greg and Jem discuss the histories of alternative and made up universes, lands, and stories, and what bearing these have on real world history.
30 min
May 05, 2017 148 - Fast 5 with Jem - Hitler's Nephew
Jem thinks he has a fact that most people won't know about Adolf Hitler - he was right that Greg didn't. A fascinating piece of history that proves once and for all that you can't choose your family!
he 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
May 02, 2017 147 - Castles and Forts
Jem and Greg take on another big subject, that of castles and forts! What is the difference between a castle and a fort? How did they develop? And what is the best type of castle for a school project?
The 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
28 min
April 28, 2017 146 - Fast 5 with Greg - Education
Greg has a think about what is important in history education.
The 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
April 25, 2017 145 - The Habsburgs (By special request)!
Greg and Jem have been asked to look at the Habsburgs in this week's episode, and they are happy to oblige, trying to fit a 640 year dynasty which spread across Europe into a twnty-five minute podcast... while also trying not to mention too much that you can vote for us at www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote (and failing miserably!).
The 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
36 min
April 21, 2017 144 - Fast 5 with Jem and Greg!! - Awards
A very special fast 5 today, as both Jem and Greg are here to tell you how you can help the podcast reach new heights with just a few moments of your time!
Just head over to https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote/ and nominate Condensed History Gems!
The 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…