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!
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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!
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Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the podcast...Jem talks Jaws!
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Jem talks about the 'The Human Condition' film trilogy. You likely haven't heard of it... but you should have!
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Jem talks about Predator: Badlands, and the Predator franchise.
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Jem looks into, and rails against, Nationalism!
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Jem looks into films, games, and the history of the Yakuza!
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Jem talks about his new book, and about the HIstory of Western Movies!
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Jem looks into Andor and rebels!
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Jem looks into the history of Suleiman The Magnificent.
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Jem talks about the Apple TV series, 'The Studio'.
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Jem takes a look into the fascinating historical story of the 47 Ronin!
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From the first recordings to sound effects, Jem looks at how Sound has affected history!
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Jem talks about Spandau Ballet, and the history and incredible origins of Gold!
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Jem looks at the true history behind King and Conqueror... and shares some thoughts!
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Jem flies the flag for the 1970s as the best decade for movies - and explains his reasoning!
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Jem takes on the popular culture of the entire country of Japan!
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Despite the title of this episode, and the 'They Might Be Giants' song, Jem talks about the history of Istanbul AND Constantinople!
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Get ready to be put through your paces as Jem looks into the figure in popular culture that is the Drill Sergeant!
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Jem looks at Korea, KPop and KPop Demon Hunters!
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Jem looks into the relationship between Samurai, Ninja, and the movies!
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Jem looks into the history locked up inside Alcatraz!
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